ZIP 95601 (Amador City, CA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 95601: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Amador 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
1 of 193 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Amador County compares with California
Amador County against California and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Amador County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Amador County | California | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 40.0 | 33.2 | 49.7 | 1.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 7.0 | 3.6 | 3.4 | 1.9× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.41 | 0.44 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.5% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 67% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 11.3% | 0.9% | 6.2% | 12.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 27.0% | 23.5% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 14.1% | 6.5% | 13.8% | 2.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 37.8% | 40.2% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 16.8% | 29.1% | 24.8% | 42% below the state |
Compared with California, Amador County is lower on garbage-truck share and after dark. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Amador County: 11.3% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 0.9% across California.
Overview
Amador County has recorded 193 truck crashes since 2015, with 81 people injured and 13 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 22 days.
When crashes happen
August has the most truck crashes, 13.5% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (4.7%).
November through March accounts for 37.8% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.2% in California.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out with 9.8% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 11.3% of truck crashes, compared with 0.9% in California.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-49 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (5). It is followed by SR-16 (3) and SR-88 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 1 crash, 0.5% of the total, against 1.6% across California.
Route planning tips for ZIP 95601 fleets
- Build extra time into August routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-49; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 27.0% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above California; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- With 11.3% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above California), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
About the data
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Amador County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-49 | 5 |
| SR-16 | 3 |
| SR-88 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Amador County) |
|---|---|
| SR-88 | 7 |
| Rt49/.2Mi N Of Main St | 2 |
| Rt88/Buena Vista Rd | 2 |
| SR-49 | 2 |
| Shenandoah Rd | 2 |
| Buena Vista Rd/.4M S Coal Mine Rd | 1 |
| Buena Vista Rd/1Mi S Of Rt88 | 1 |
| Buena Vista Rd/300 Ft N Of Stoney Creek Rd | 1 |
ZIP 95601 at a glance
| Population | 294 |
| Density | 55 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $94,023 |
| Median home value | $441,835 |
| Home ownership | 76% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Amador 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 | — | — | 0.9 |
| 2000s | 19 | — | 0.5 |
| 2010s | 14 | -26% | 0.9 |
| 2020s | 17 | +21% | 1.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 19 a year in the 2000s and 17 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 1.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 95601
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 95601?
Amador County has had 193 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 81 people and killing 13.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 95601?
SR-49 had 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 95601 since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 95601?
August has the most truck crashes in Amador County, 13.5% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 95601?
Since 2015, Amador County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 0.5% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 95601 compare with California?
Amador County records 40.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 33.2 across California.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 95601?
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.