Aromas, CA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Aromas: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Aromas and Monterey County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Monterey County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
0.0 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 3.9 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Monterey County compares with California
Monterey County against California and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Monterey County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Monterey County | California | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 33.1 | 33.2 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.9 | 3.6 | 3.4 | 1.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.42 | 0.44 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.8% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 1.1× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.3% | 0.9% | 6.2% | 66% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.2% | 23.5% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 4.7% | 6.5% | 13.8% | 28% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 28.0% | 40.2% | 41.9% | 30% below the state |
| After dark | 24.5% | 29.1% | 24.8% | 16% below the state |
Monterey County has lower values than California for on snow, slush or ice, in rain, sleet or snow and winter months (nov–mar). It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
The headline for Aromas: 1.7× fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Aromas per year, 2020–24 vs 2016–19 (3.8 vs 2.2).
Overview
Police reported 1,633 crashes involving commercial trucks in Monterey County since 2015: 697 people were injured and 62 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 3 days.
Aromas had 0 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Monterey County numbers.
When crashes happen
The worst month is September with 12.9% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 4.5%.
November through March accounts for 28.0% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.2% in California.
The busiest hour is 12–1 pm, with 7.8% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.3% of truck crashes, compared with 0.9% in California.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Aromas is US-101, with 7 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come SR-25 (5), SR-129 (3) and SR-1 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 29 of the truck crashes here, or 1.8%, compared with 1.6% in California.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in February (14%).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 0.0, vs 3.9 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for Aromas fleets
- Build extra time into September routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along US-101; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Waste haulers: February is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Monterey County.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Monterey County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-101 | 7 |
| SR-25 | 5 |
| SR-129 | 3 |
| SR-1 | 2 |
| CR-ESPINOSA Rd | 1 |
| CR-SAN Miguel Canyon Rd | 1 |
| CR-SAN Miguel Canyon Road | 1 |
| Carlton Rd | 1 |
| Crazy Horse Canyon Rd | 1 |
| Elkhorn Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Monterey County) |
|---|---|
| US-101 | 26 |
| Rt101/Spence Rd | 20 |
| Rt101/Hartnell Rd | 7 |
| SR-1 | 6 |
| SR-183 | 4 |
| San Juan Road | 4 |
| Rt101/.1M N Boronda Rd | 4 |
| Rt101/.2M N John St | 4 |
Aromas at a glance
| Land area | 4.7 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 95004) | $130,744 |
| Median home value (ZIP 95004) | $884,005 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Monterey 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 | — | — | 5.2 |
| 2000s | 85 | — | 4.4 |
| 2010s | 134 | +57% | 3.5 |
| 2020s | 139 | +4% | 6.0 |
From the 2000s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 85 to 139. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 3.5 a year in 2016–19, 6.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Aromas
How many truck crashes happen in Aromas?
Since 2015, 1,633 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Monterey County (697 injured, 62 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Aromas?
NHTSA data shows US-101 with 7 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Aromas since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Aromas?
Truck crashes in Monterey County peak in September, with 12.9% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Aromas?
29 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Monterey County since 2015, 1.8% of all truck crashes.
How does Aromas compare with California for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Monterey County has 33.1 truck crashes a year; California has 33.2.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Aromas?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.