ZIP 95252 (Valley Springs, CA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 95252: 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 sits below California on in rain, sleet or snow, winter months (nov–mar) and after dark. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
Calaveras County at a glance: 2.8% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (California: 0.9%).
Overview
Police reported 194 crashes involving commercial trucks in Calaveras County since 2015: 85 people were injured and 13 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly 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%).
November through March accounts for 34.2% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.2% in California.
The busiest hour is 9–10 am, 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
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 95252 since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-12 (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
7 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.6% share (California: 1.6%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 95252 fleets
- Review driver schedules for July, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Morning starts matter: 31.5% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than California.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 2.8% of truck crashes here, more than California; schedule winter checks early.
- 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-12 | 3 |
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 95252 at a glance
| Population | 14,252 |
| Density | 48 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $89,651 |
| Median home value | $456,042 |
| Home ownership | 90% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 15 a year in the 2000s and 14 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 2.2 a year in 2016–19, 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 95252
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 95252?
194 truck crashes have been reported in Calaveras County since 2015, with 13 deaths and 85 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 95252?
Truck crashes in Calaveras County peak in July, with 12.4% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 95252?
Since 2015, Calaveras County has reported 7 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.6% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 95252 compare with California for truck crashes?
Calaveras County records 35.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 33.2 across California.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 95252?
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.