El Paso de Robles (Paso Robles), CA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in El Paso de Robles (Paso Robles): commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in El Paso de Robles (Paso Robles) and San Luis Obispo County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use San Luis Obispo County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
15 of 920 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How San Luis Obispo County compares with California
San Luis Obispo County against California and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where San Luis Obispo County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | San Luis Obispo County | California | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 28.4 | 33.2 | 49.7 | 14% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.3 | 3.6 | 3.4 | 8% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.40 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 9% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.6% | 1.6% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.3% | 0.9% | 6.2% | 63% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.7% | 23.5% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 5.0% | 6.5% | 13.8% | 23% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 36.1% | 40.2% | 41.9% | 10% below the state |
| After dark | 24.9% | 29.1% | 24.8% | 15% below the state |
Compared with California, San Luis Obispo County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in El Paso de Robles (Paso Robles): US-101 deadliest road: 4 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of El Paso de Robles (Paso Robles) since 2015.
Overview
San Luis Obispo County has recorded 920 truck crashes since 2015, with 371 people injured and 30 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 5 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in El Paso de Robles (Paso Robles) since 2015, this page uses San Luis Obispo County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in September (10.4% of the year) and are lowest in January (5.1%).
November through March accounts for 36.1% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.2% in California.
By time of day, 7–8 am stands out with 7.4% 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
Within this area, US-101 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (4). Next come SR-46 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 15 crashes, 1.6% of the total, against 1.6% across California.
Route planning tips for El Paso de Robles (Paso Robles) fleets
- Build extra time into September routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use US-101, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 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 Luis Obispo County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-101 | 4 |
| SR-46 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (San Luis Obispo County) |
|---|---|
| US-101 | 15 |
| SR-1 | 8 |
| SR-46E | 5 |
| Rt101/Wellsona Rd | 4 |
| SR-41 | 3 |
| Rt46/4220Ft W Lucy Brown Rd | 3 |
| Rt166/4M E Alamo Creek Rd | 3 |
| Creston Rd | 2 |
El Paso de Robles (Paso Robles) at a glance
| Population | 31,568 |
| Land area | 19.9 sq mi |
| Density | 1,585 per sq mi |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in San Luis Obispo 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 | — | — | 3.2 |
| 2000s | 56 | — | 2.6 |
| 2010s | 72 | +28% | 2.6 |
| 2020s | 80 | +12% | 2.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 56 a year in the 2000s and 80 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 3.2 a year in 2016–19 and 2.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about El Paso de Robles (Paso Robles)
How many truck crashes happen in El Paso de Robles (Paso Robles)?
920 truck crashes have been reported in San Luis Obispo County since 2015, with 30 deaths and 371 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in El Paso de Robles (Paso Robles)?
Since 2015, US-101 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of El Paso de Robles (Paso Robles): 4.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in El Paso de Robles (Paso Robles)?
The worst month is September: 10.4% of truck crashes in San Luis Obispo County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in El Paso de Robles (Paso Robles)?
15 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in San Luis Obispo County since 2015, 1.6% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in El Paso de Robles (Paso Robles) compare with California?
The yearly rate is 28.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in San Luis Obispo County, vs 33.2 for California.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in El Paso de Robles (Paso Robles)?
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.