El Granada, CA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in El Granada: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in El Granada and San Mateo County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use San Mateo County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
7.5 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 2.7 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How San Mateo County compares with California
San Mateo County against California and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where San Mateo County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | San Mateo County | California | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 15.7 | 33.2 | 49.7 | 53% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.7 | 3.6 | 3.4 | 25% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.47 | 0.44 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.1% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 1.9× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 0.9% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 28.0% | 23.5% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 6.6% | 6.5% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.0% | 40.2% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 22.3% | 29.1% | 24.8% | 23% below the state |
Compared with California, San Mateo County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above California on garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
San Mateo County at a glance: 1 in 32 crashes involve a garbage truck (40 since 2015), vs 1.6% across California.
Overview
Since 2015, 1,319 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in San Mateo County. They injured 630 people and killed 36.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 3 days.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in El Granada since 2015; patterns below come from San Mateo County as a whole.
When crashes happen
The worst month is June with 10.8% of truck crashes; the quietest is May at 6.7%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 39.0% of truck crashes, against 40.2% across California.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 8.4% 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 El Granada is US-101, with 4 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by SR-1 (3), California Dr (1) and El Camino Real (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
40 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.0% share (California: 1.6%).
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in September (18%).
They recorded 7.5 deaths per 100 crashes, against 2.7 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for El Granada fleets
- Build extra time into June routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along US-101; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Waste haulers: September is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in San Mateo County.
- Morning starts matter: 28.0% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than California.
- 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 Mateo County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-101 | 4 |
| SR-1 | 3 |
| California Dr | 1 |
| El Camino Real | 1 |
| Floribunda Ave | 1 |
| I-380 | 1 |
| Palmetto Av | 1 |
| S Maple Ave | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (San Mateo County) |
|---|---|
| Us-101 N/B | 15 |
| Us-101 S/B | 9 |
| Rt92/.3M E Rt35 | 4 |
| Rt92/3.6M E Foster City Bl | 4 |
| Sr-92 E/B | 4 |
| Woodside Rd/Broadway | 3 |
| SR-1 | 3 |
| Rt92/100Ft W Pilarcitos Creek Rd | 3 |
El Granada at a glance
| Land area | 4.9 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 94018) | $230,053 |
| Median home value (ZIP 94018) | $1,422,417 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in San Mateo 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 | — | — | 2.8 |
| 2000s | 77 | — | 2.2 |
| 2010s | 115 | +49% | 2.2 |
| 2020s | 102 | -11% | 2.2 |
From the 2000s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 77 to 102. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 3.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about El Granada
How many truck accidents are there in El Granada?
Since 2015, 1,319 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in San Mateo County (630 injured, 36 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in El Granada?
Since 2015, US-101 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of El Granada: 4.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in El Granada?
Truck crashes in San Mateo County peak in June, with 10.8% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in El Granada?
Since 2015, San Mateo County has reported 40 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.0% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in El Granada compared with California?
Per 100,000 residents, San Mateo County has 15.7 truck crashes a year; California has 33.2.
How can I plan a safer truck route in El Granada?
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.