Woodacre, CA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Woodacre: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Woodacre 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 |
Marin County has lower values than California for crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Marin County: 1 in 24 garbage-truck share of crashes is 4.1%, against 1.6% for California.
Overview
Marin County has recorded 487 truck crashes since 2015, with 182 people injured and 20 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 9 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Woodacre since 2015, this page uses Marin County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is May with 10.1% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 5.7%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 43.4% of truck crashes, against 40.2% across California.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, with 11.7% of truck crashes.
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 Woodacre is US-101, with 2 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come 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 Woodacre fleets
- Plan May schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Marin County.
- Where you can, review stops along US-101; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 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
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 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-80 | 1 |
| Loma Linda Ave | 1 |
| Los Ranchitos Rd | 1 |
| Point Reyes Petaluma 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 |
Woodacre at a glance
| Land area | 1.8 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 94973) | $231,094 |
| Median home value (ZIP 94973) | $1,049,333 |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 33 a year in the 2000s and 38 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.2 a year in 2016–19 and 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Woodacre
How many truck crashes happen in Woodacre?
487 truck crashes have been reported in Marin County since 2015, with 20 deaths and 182 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Woodacre?
US-101 had 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Woodacre since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Woodacre?
May has the most truck crashes in Marin County, 10.1% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Woodacre?
Garbage trucks were involved in 21 reported crashes in Marin County since 2015 (4.3% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Woodacre compare with California?
Per 100,000 residents, Marin County has 16.3 truck crashes a year; California has 33.2.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Woodacre?
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.