ZIP 95640 (Ione, CA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 95640: 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. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Amador County: 11.3% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 0.9% in California.
Overview
Since 2015, 193 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Amador County. They injured 81 people and killed 13.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly 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-16 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). It is followed by SR-49 (2) and SR-88 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 1 of the truck crashes here, or 0.5%, compared with 1.6% in California.
Route planning tips for ZIP 95640 fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Amador County.
- Look at alternatives to SR-16 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Morning starts matter: 27.0% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than California.
- 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
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 Amador County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-16 | 3 |
| SR-49 | 2 |
| SR-88 | 2 |
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 95640 at a glance
| Population | 13,926 |
| Density | 41 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $97,000 |
| Median home value | $441,749 |
| Home ownership | 84% |
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 |
From the 2000s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 19 to 17. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. 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 95640
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 95640?
Amador County has had 193 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 81 people and killing 13.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 95640?
NHTSA data shows SR-16 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 95640 since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 95640?
August has the most truck crashes in Amador County, 13.5% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 95640?
Since 2015, Amador County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 0.5% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 95640 compare with California?
The yearly rate is 40.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Amador County, vs 33.2 for California.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 95640?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.