King City, CA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in King City: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in King City 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). Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
The headline for Monterey County: 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.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 3 days.
Only 11 truck crashes were reported in King City since 2015; patterns below come from Monterey County as a whole.
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 King City since 2015: US-101 (2). 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.
Their busiest month is February, with 14% of garbage-truck crashes.
They recorded 0.0 deaths per 100 crashes, against 3.9 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for King City 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.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Monterey County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-101 | 2 |
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 |
King City at a glance
| Population | 13,920 |
| Land area | 3.8 sq mi |
| Density | 3,666 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 93930) | $75,577 |
| Median home value (ZIP 93930) | $441,903 |
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 crashes involving a large truck averaged 3.5 a year in 2016–19 and 6.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about King City
How many truck crashes happen in King City?
Monterey County has had 1,633 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 697 people and killing 62.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in King City?
September has the most truck crashes in Monterey County, 12.9% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in King City?
Since 2015, Monterey County has reported 29 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.8% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in King City compare with California?
Monterey County records 33.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 33.2 across California.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in King City?
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.