San Juan Bautista, CA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in San Juan Bautista: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in San Juan Bautista 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 stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
San Benito County at a glance: 0.0% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 0.9% across California.
Overview
Police reported 416 crashes involving commercial trucks in San Benito County since 2015: 213 people were injured and 21 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 10 days.
With 5 truck crashes reported in San Juan Bautista since 2015, this page uses San Benito County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
September has the most truck crashes, 12.3% of the yearly total, while January has the fewest (4.6%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 32.1% of truck crashes, against 40.2% across California.
The busiest hour is 7–8 am, with 8.7% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (California: 0.9%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of San Juan Bautista is US-101, with 7 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by SR-25 (6), SR-156 (4) and SR-129 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
8 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.9% share (California: 1.6%).
Route planning tips for San Juan Bautista fleets
- Review driver schedules for September, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to US-101 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 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 San Benito County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-101 | 7 |
| SR-25 | 6 |
| SR-156 | 4 |
| SR-129 | 2 |
| CR-SAN Miguel Canyon Rd | 1 |
| CR-SAN Miguel Canyon Road | 1 |
| Crazy Horse Canyon Rd | 1 |
| Frazer Lake Rd | 1 |
| Monterey Rd | 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 Juan Bautista at a glance
| Population | 2,118 |
| Land area | 0.8 sq mi |
| Density | 2,698 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 95045) | $110,438 |
| Median home value (ZIP 95045) | $881,967 |
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 |
In the 2000s about 24 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 36. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 1.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about San Juan Bautista
How common are truck crashes in San Juan Bautista?
416 truck crashes have been reported in San Benito County since 2015, with 21 deaths and 213 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in San Juan Bautista?
US-101 had 7 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of San Juan Bautista since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in San Juan Bautista?
September has the most truck crashes in San Benito County, 12.3% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in San Juan Bautista?
8 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in San Benito County since 2015, 1.9% of all truck crashes.
How does San Juan Bautista 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 Juan Bautista?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.