Montara, CA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Montara: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Montara 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 |
San Mateo County has lower values than California for crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
San Mateo County at a glance: 1 in 32 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 3.1%, vs 1.6% in California.
Overview
Since 2015, 1,319 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in San Mateo County. They injured 630 people and killed 36.
That averages about one truck crash every 3 days in fully reported years.
Montara had 0 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use San Mateo County numbers.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in June (10.8% of the year) and are lowest in May (6.7%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 39.0% of truck crashes, vs 40.2% for California.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 8.4% 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
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Montara since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-1 (3), US-101 (3), California Dr (1), Callan Bl (1) and El Camino Real (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 40 crashes, 3.0% of the total, against 1.6% across California.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in September (18%).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 7.5, vs 2.7 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for Montara fleets
- Plan June schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in San Mateo County.
- Waste haulers: September is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in San Mateo County.
- 28.0% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above California; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 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) |
|---|---|
| SR-1 | 3 |
| US-101 | 3 |
| California Dr | 1 |
| Callan Bl | 1 |
| El Camino Real | 1 |
| Floribunda Ave | 1 |
| I-380 | 1 |
| Palmetto Av | 1 |
| S Maple Ave | 1 |
| Skyline Dr | 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 |
Montara at a glance
| Land area | 3.9 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 94037) | $233,826 |
| Median home value (ZIP 94037) | $1,591,812 |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 77 a year in the 2000s and 102 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 3.8 a year in 2016–19 and 2.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Montara
How many truck accidents are there in Montara?
San Mateo County has had 1,319 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 630 people and killing 36.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Montara?
June has the most truck crashes in San Mateo County, 10.8% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Montara?
40 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in San Mateo County since 2015, 3.0% of all truck crashes.
How does Montara compare with California for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, San Mateo County has 15.7 truck crashes a year; California has 33.2.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Montara?
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.