Moss Landing, CA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Moss Landing: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Moss Landing 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). Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
Moss Landing at a glance: US-101 deadliest road: 4 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Moss Landing since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 1,633 crashes involving commercial trucks in Monterey County since 2015: 697 people were injured and 62 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 3 days in fully reported years.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Moss Landing since 2015, this page uses Monterey County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is September with 12.9% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 4.5%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 28.0% of truck crashes, against 40.2% across California.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out 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 Moss Landing is US-101, with 4 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: SR-183 (3), SR-1 (2) and CR-ESPINOSA Rd (1).
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 Moss Landing fleets
- Plan September schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Monterey County.
- Look at alternatives to US-101 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in February; review collection routes for that month.
- 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 Monterey County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-101 | 4 |
| SR-183 | 3 |
| SR-1 | 2 |
| CR-ESPINOSA Rd | 1 |
| CR-SAN Miguel Canyon Rd | 1 |
| CR-SAN Miguel Canyon Road | 1 |
| Cooper Rd | 1 |
| Crazy Horse Canyon Rd | 1 |
| Elkhorn Rd | 1 |
| Espinosa 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 |
Moss Landing at a glance
| Land area | 0.4 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 95039) | $49,410 |
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 |
In the 2000s about 85 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 139. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 3.5 a year in 2016–19, 6.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Moss Landing
How common are truck crashes in Moss Landing?
Monterey County has had 1,633 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 697 people and killing 62.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Moss Landing?
US-101 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Moss Landing since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Moss Landing?
Truck crashes in Monterey County peak in September, with 12.9% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Moss Landing?
Garbage trucks were involved in 29 reported crashes in Monterey County since 2015 (1.8% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Moss Landing compared with California?
The yearly rate is 33.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Monterey County, vs 33.2 for California.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Moss Landing?
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.