San Benito County, CA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in San Benito 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
8 of 416 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How San Benito County compares with California
San Benito County against California and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where San Benito County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | San Benito County | California | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 53.6 | 33.2 | 49.7 | 1.6× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.1 | 3.6 | 3.4 | 1.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.52 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.0% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 1.2× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 0.9% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.0% | 23.5% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 3.4% | 6.5% | 13.8% | 47% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 32.1% | 40.2% | 41.9% | 20% below the state |
| After dark | 22.3% | 29.1% | 24.8% | 23% below the state |
Compared with California, San Benito County is lower on on snow, slush or ice, in rain, sleet or snow and winter months (nov–mar). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in San Benito County: 0.0% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 0.9% in California.
Overview
Since 2015, 416 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in San Benito County. They injured 213 people and killed 21.
That averages about one truck crash every 10 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in September (12.3% of the year) and are lowest in January (4.6%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 32.1% of truck crashes, against 40.2% across California.
More truck crashes happen at 7–8 am than at any other hour (8.7%).
Road surface: 0.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (California: 0.9%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks in San Benito County is SR-156, with 6 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by SR-25 (3), US-101 (2) and Fairview Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 8 crashes, 1.9% of the total, against 1.6% across California.
Route planning tips for San Benito County fleets
- Review driver schedules for September, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-156; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in San Benito County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in San Benito County) |
|---|---|
| SR-156 | 6 |
| SR-25 | 3 |
| US-101 | 2 |
| Fairview Rd | 1 |
| Frazer Lake Rd | 1 |
| SR-129 | 1 |
| San Felipe Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (San Benito County) |
|---|---|
| Rt156/Rt25 | 13 |
| Rt156/ Rt25 | 5 |
| SR-156 | 5 |
| Sr25/Sr156 | 4 |
| US-101 | 4 |
| Rt25/ Rt156 | 3 |
| Rt101/.2M N Rt156 | 3 |
| Fallon Rd/Fairview Rd | 3 |
San Benito County at a glance
| Population | 69,159 |
| Land area | 1,388.7 sq mi |
| Density | 50 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $116,609 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in San Benito 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 | — | — | 1.9 |
| 2000s | 24 | — | 0.8 |
| 2010s | 32 | +30% | 1.0 |
| 2020s | 36 | +13% | 2.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 24 a year in the 2000s and 36 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.0 a year in 2016–19, 2.0 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in San Benito County
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Questions fleets ask about San Benito County
How many truck accidents are there in San Benito County?
416 truck crashes have been reported in San Benito County since 2015, with 21 deaths and 213 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in San Benito County?
SR-156 had 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck in San Benito County since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in San Benito County?
The worst month is September: 12.3% of truck crashes in San Benito County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in San Benito County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 8 reported crashes in San Benito County since 2015 (1.9% of truck crashes).
How does San Benito County compare with California for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 53.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in San Benito County, vs 33.2 for California.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in San Benito County?
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.