Mono County, CA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Mono County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes, 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 226 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Mono County compares with California
Mono County against California and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Mono County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Mono County | California | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 149.8 | 33.2 | 49.7 | 4.5× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.8 | 3.6 | 3.4 | 22% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.34 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 23% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.5% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 71% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 24.8% | 0.9% | 6.2% | 26.6× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 17.8% | 23.5% | 23.7% | 24% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 15.9% | 6.5% | 13.8% | 2.4× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 46.3% | 40.2% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 44.4% | 29.1% | 24.8% | 1.5× the state |
Compared with California, Mono County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It runs above California on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
Mono County at a glance: 24.8% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 0.9% in California.
Overview
Police reported 226 crashes involving commercial trucks in Mono County since 2015: 76 people were injured and 6 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 19 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is December with 12.4% of truck crashes; the quietest is March at 4.0%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 46.3% of truck crashes, against 40.2% across California.
The busiest hour is 10–11 am, with 7.6% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 24.8% of truck crashes, compared with 0.9% in California.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck in Mono County happened on US-395 (4); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 1 crash, 0.4% of the total, against 1.6% across California.
Route planning tips for Mono County fleets
- Review driver schedules for December, the month with the most truck crashes.
- With 24.8% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above California), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Mono County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Mono County) |
|---|---|
| US-395 | 4 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Mono County) |
|---|---|
| US-395 | 6 |
| US-6 | 4 |
| Rt108/3.8M W Silver Creek Rd | 3 |
| Rt182/8.5M N Rt395 | 2 |
| Rt395 Sb/.6M S C/O Below Sand Shed | 2 |
| Rt395 Sb/209Ft N Rock Plant Rd | 2 |
| Rt395/.3M S Conway Ranch Rd | 2 |
| Rt395/.4M N Rt270 | 2 |
Mono County at a glance
| Population | 12,991 |
| Land area | 3,048.9 sq mi |
| Density | 4 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $91,072 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Mono 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 | — | — | 0.5 |
| 2000s | 16 | — | 0.6 |
| 2010s | 14 | -11% | 0.4 |
| 2020s | 21 | +46% | 0.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 16 a year in the 2000s and 21 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.2 a year in 2016–19, 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Mono County
ZIP codes in Mono County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Mono County
How common are truck crashes in Mono County?
Since 2015, 226 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Mono County (76 injured, 6 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in Mono County?
The worst month is December: 12.4% of truck crashes in Mono County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Mono County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 1 reported crash in Mono County since 2015 (0.4% of truck crashes).
How does Mono County compare with California for truck crashes?
Mono County records 149.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 33.2 across California.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Mono County?
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.