ZIP 95246 (Mountain Ranch, CA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 95246: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Calaveras County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
7 of 194 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Calaveras County compares with California
Calaveras County against California and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Calaveras County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Calaveras County | California | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 35.4 | 33.2 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 7.2 | 3.6 | 3.4 | 2.0× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.43 | 0.44 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.9% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 2.4× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.8% | 0.9% | 6.2% | 3.0× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 31.5% | 23.5% | 23.7% | 1.3× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 5.5% | 6.5% | 13.8% | 15% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 34.2% | 40.2% | 41.9% | 15% below the state |
| After dark | 14.9% | 29.1% | 24.8% | 49% below the state |
Calaveras County has lower values than California for in rain, sleet or snow, winter months (nov–mar) and after dark. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Calaveras County: 2.8% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 0.9% in California.
Overview
Police reported 194 crashes involving commercial trucks in Calaveras County since 2015: 85 people were injured and 13 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 22 days.
When crashes happen
July has the most truck crashes, 12.4% of the yearly total, while March has the fewest (4.1%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 34.2% of truck crashes, vs 40.2% for California.
By time of day, 9–10 am stands out with 9.8% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 2.8% of truck crashes, compared with 0.9% in California.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 95246 since 2015: SR-26 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 7 of the truck crashes here, or 3.6%, compared with 1.6% in California.
Route planning tips for ZIP 95246 fleets
- Plan July schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Calaveras County.
- 31.5% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above California; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 2.8% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above California; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Calaveras County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-26 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Calaveras County) |
|---|---|
| SR-49 | 5 |
| Rt49/1.3M S Red Hill Rd | 3 |
| Mountain Ranch Rd/.4M E Rocky Rd | 2 |
| Rt12/Burson Rd | 2 |
| Rt26/ Rt49 | 2 |
| Rt26/Silver Rapids Rd | 2 |
| Rt49/Pool Station Rd | 2 |
| Sr4/.2M E Vallecito Rd | 2 |
ZIP 95246 at a glance
| Population | 1,672 |
| Density | 9 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $98,269 |
| Median home value | $393,969 |
| Home ownership | 88% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Calaveras County since the 1990s
Combines the FMCSA crash file (all reported truck crashes, real coverage from about 1990) with NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes involving a large truck, 1982–2024).
| Decade | Truck crashes / yr | Change | Fatal crashes / yr (FARS) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | — | — | 0.3 |
| 2000s | 15 | — | 0.5 |
| 2010s | 14 | -6% | 1.1 |
| 2020s | 14 | +4% | 0.2 |
In the 2000s about 15 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 14. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 2.2 a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 95246
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 95246?
Since 2015, 194 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Calaveras County (85 injured, 13 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 95246?
Truck crashes in Calaveras County peak in July, with 12.4% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 95246?
7 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Calaveras County since 2015, 3.6% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 95246 compared with California?
The yearly rate is 35.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Calaveras County, vs 33.2 for California.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 95246?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.