Los Berros, CA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Los Berros: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Los Berros 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 |
San Luis Obispo County sits below California on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in Los Berros: US-101 deadliest road: 3 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Los Berros since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 920 crashes involving commercial trucks in San Luis Obispo County since 2015: 371 people were injured and 30 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 5 days.
Los Berros had 0 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use San Luis Obispo County numbers.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in September (10.4% of the year) and are lowest in January (5.1%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 36.1% of truck crashes, vs 40.2% for California.
More truck crashes happen at 7–8 am than at any other hour (7.4%).
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 Los Berros is US-101, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by N Broadway (1), SR-166 (1) and Trouville Ave (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 Los Berros fleets
- Review driver schedules for September, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along US-101; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Luis Obispo County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-101 | 3 |
| N Broadway | 1 |
| SR-166 | 1 |
| Trouville Ave | 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 |
Los Berros at a glance
| Land area | 2.5 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. NHTSA counts 3.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Los Berros
How many truck crashes happen in Los Berros?
920 truck crashes have been reported in San Luis Obispo County since 2015, with 30 deaths and 371 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Los Berros?
Since 2015, US-101 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Los Berros: 3.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Los Berros?
September has the most truck crashes in San Luis Obispo County, 10.4% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Los Berros?
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 Los Berros compare with California?
San Luis Obispo County records 28.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 33.2 across California.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Los Berros?
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.