Hollister, CA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Hollister: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Hollister and San Benito County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use San Benito County numbers.
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 |
San Benito County has lower values than California for on snow, slush or ice, in rain, sleet or snow and winter months (nov–mar). It runs above California on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in San Benito County: 0.0% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (California: 0.9%).
Overview
San Benito County has recorded 416 truck crashes since 2015, with 213 people injured and 21 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 10 days in fully reported years.
Hollister had 32 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use San Benito County numbers.
When crashes happen
The worst month is September with 12.3% of truck crashes; the quietest is January at 4.6%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 32.1% of truck crashes, vs 40.2% for California.
The busiest hour is 7–8 am, with 8.7% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.0% of truck crashes, compared with 0.9% in California.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of Hollister happened on SR-152 (6), SR-156 (6), SR-25 (5), Fairview Rd (1) and Frazer Lake Rd (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 8 of the truck crashes here, or 1.9%, compared with 1.6% in California.
Route planning tips for Hollister fleets
- Review driver schedules for September, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 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 San Benito County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-152 | 6 |
| SR-156 | 6 |
| SR-25 | 5 |
| Fairview Rd | 1 |
| Frazer Lake Rd | 1 |
| San Felipe Rd | 1 |
| US-101 | 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 |
Hollister at a glance
| Population | 45,033 |
| Land area | 8.0 sq mi |
| Density | 5,656 per sq mi |
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.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Hollister
How many truck crashes happen in Hollister?
Since 2015, 416 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in San Benito County (213 injured, 21 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in Hollister?
The worst month is September: 12.3% of truck crashes in San Benito County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Hollister?
8 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in San Benito County since 2015, 1.9% of all truck crashes.
How does Hollister compare with California for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, San Benito County has 53.6 truck crashes a year; California has 33.2.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Hollister?
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.