Ross, CA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Ross: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Ross and Marin County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Marin County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
21 of 487 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Marin County compares with California
Marin County against California and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Marin County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Marin County | California | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 16.3 | 33.2 | 49.7 | 51% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.3 | 3.6 | 3.4 | 1.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.37 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 16% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.1% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 2.5× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.4% | 0.9% | 6.2% | 54% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 31.7% | 23.5% | 23.7% | 1.3× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 8.7% | 6.5% | 13.8% | 1.3× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.4% | 40.2% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 16.3% | 29.1% | 24.8% | 44% below the state |
Compared with California, Marin County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Marin County: 1 in 24 crashes involve a garbage truck (21 since 2015), vs 1.6% across California.
Overview
Marin County has recorded 487 truck crashes since 2015, with 182 people injured and 20 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 9 days in fully reported years.
Ross had 2 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Marin County numbers.
When crashes happen
The worst month is May with 10.1% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 5.7%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 43.4% of truck crashes, vs 40.2% for California.
More truck crashes happen at 8–9 am than at any other hour (11.7%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.4% of truck crashes, compared with 0.9% in California.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Ross is US-101, with 2 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: 3rd St (1), CR-LUCAS Vly Rd (1) and Fourth St (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
21 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 4.3% share (California: 1.6%).
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in December (19%).
Route planning tips for Ross fleets
- Review driver schedules for May, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use US-101, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in December; review collection routes for that month.
- 31.7% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above California; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Marin County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-101 | 2 |
| 3rd St | 1 |
| CR-LUCAS Vly Rd | 1 |
| Fourth St | 1 |
| I-580 | 1 |
| I-80 | 1 |
| Loma Linda Ave | 1 |
| Los Ranchitos Rd | 1 |
| SR-1 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Marin County) |
|---|---|
| Us-101 S/B | 9 |
| Bel Marin Keys Bl/Nave Dr | 2 |
| Caledonia St/Pine St | 2 |
| Chileno Valley Rd | 2 |
| N. Knoll Rd | 2 |
| Novato Bl/.4Mi W Of Copper Hill Wy | 2 |
| Rt101/.1M S Alameda Del Prado | 2 |
| Rt101/.1M S San Antonio Rd | 2 |
Ross at a glance
| Population | 2,297 |
| Land area | 1.6 sq mi |
| Density | 1,474 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 94957) | $250,001 |
| Median home value (ZIP 94957) | $2,000,001 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Marin 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 | — | — | 1.2 |
| 2000s | 33 | — | 0.8 |
| 2010s | 43 | +29% | 0.8 |
| 2020s | 38 | -12% | 1.2 |
From the 2000s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 33 to 38. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.2 a year in 2016–19, 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Ross
How common are truck crashes in Ross?
Marin County has had 487 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 182 people and killing 20.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Ross?
Since 2015, US-101 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Ross: 2.
When do most truck crashes happen in Ross?
May has the most truck crashes in Marin County, 10.1% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Ross?
Since 2015, Marin County has reported 21 garbage-truck crashes, or 4.3% of its truck crashes.
How does Ross compare with California for truck crashes?
Marin County records 16.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 33.2 across California.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Ross?
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.