Moss Beach, CA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Moss Beach: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Moss Beach 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 sits below California 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).
The headline for San Mateo County: 1 in 32 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 3.1%, vs 1.6% in California.
Overview
San Mateo County has recorded 1,319 truck crashes since 2015, with 630 people injured and 36 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 3 days.
Moss Beach had 1 reported truck crash since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use San Mateo County numbers.
When crashes happen
June has the most truck crashes, 10.8% of the yearly total, while May has the fewest (6.7%).
November through March accounts for 39.0% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.2% in California.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, 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
SR-1 leads within 10 miles of Moss Beach with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: US-101 (2), California Dr (1) and El Camino Real (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 40 of the truck crashes here, or 3.0%, compared with 1.6% in California.
Their busiest month is September, with 18% of garbage-truck crashes.
They recorded 7.5 deaths per 100 crashes, against 2.7 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Moss Beach fleets
- Plan June schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in San Mateo County.
- Check whether your routes use SR-1, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Waste haulers: September is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in San Mateo County.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 28.0% of truck crashes here, more than California; adjust start times where you can.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 | 2 |
| California Dr | 1 |
| El Camino Real | 1 |
| Floribunda Ave | 1 |
| Palmetto Av | 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 |
Moss Beach at a glance
| Land area | 2.2 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 94038) | $99,680 |
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 |
In the 2000s about 77 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 102. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 3.8 a year in 2016–19, 2.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Moss Beach
How many truck accidents are there in Moss Beach?
1,319 truck crashes have been reported in San Mateo County since 2015, with 36 deaths and 630 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Moss Beach?
Since 2015, SR-1 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Moss Beach: 3.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Moss Beach?
June has the most truck crashes in San Mateo County, 10.8% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Moss Beach?
Garbage trucks were involved in 40 reported crashes in San Mateo County since 2015 (3.0% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Moss Beach compared with California?
The yearly rate is 15.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in San Mateo County, vs 33.2 for California.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Moss Beach?
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.