Carmel Valley Village, CA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Carmel Valley Village: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Carmel Valley Village 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 |
Compared with California, Monterey County is lower on 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.
Monterey County at a glance: September 12.9% of truck crashes happen in September, more than any other month.
Overview
Police reported 1,633 crashes involving commercial trucks in Monterey County since 2015: 697 people were injured and 62 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 3 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Carmel Valley Village since 2015, this page uses Monterey County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in September (12.9% of the year) and are lowest in February (4.5%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 28.0% of truck crashes, vs 40.2% for California.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 7.8% of truck crashes.
0.3% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 0.9% across California.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Carmel Valley Village since 2015: Ave H (1), CR-G17 River Rd (1), CR-LAURELES Grade (1) and Cr- Carmel Valley Rd (1). No single road stands out.
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%).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 0.0 deaths compared with 3.9 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Carmel Valley Village fleets
- Review driver schedules for September, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in February; review collection routes for that month.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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) |
|---|---|
| Ave H | 1 |
| CR-G17 River Rd | 1 |
| CR-LAURELES Grade | 1 |
| Cr- Carmel Valley 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 |
Carmel Valley Village at a glance
| Land area | 19.0 sq mi |
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 Carmel Valley Village
How common are truck crashes in Carmel Valley Village?
1,633 truck crashes have been reported in Monterey County since 2015, with 62 deaths and 697 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in Carmel Valley Village?
The worst month is September: 12.9% of truck crashes in Monterey County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Carmel Valley Village?
29 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Monterey County since 2015, 1.8% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Carmel Valley Village compare with California?
Per 100,000 residents, Monterey County has 33.1 truck crashes a year; California has 33.2.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Carmel Valley Village?
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.