San Bruno, CA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in San Bruno: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in San Bruno 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 stands out for higher garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for San Mateo County: 1 in 32 garbage-truck share of crashes is 3.1%, against 1.6% for California.
Overview
Police reported 1,319 crashes involving commercial trucks in San Mateo County since 2015: 630 people were injured and 36 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 3 days in fully reported years.
San Bruno had 57 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
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.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 8.4% of truck crashes.
0.0% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 0.9% across California.
Where crashes happen
US-101 leads within 10 miles of San Bruno with 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by SR-1 (3), 16th St (1) and 28th St (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
40 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.0% share (California: 1.6%).
Their busiest month is September, with 18% of garbage-truck crashes.
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 7.5, vs 2.7 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for San Bruno 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.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at September schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- 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
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 Mateo County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-101 | 6 |
| SR-1 | 3 |
| 16th St | 1 |
| 28th St | 1 |
| California Dr | 1 |
| Callan Bl | 1 |
| Cortland Av | 1 |
| Diamond St | 1 |
| El Camino Real | 1 |
| Floribunda 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 |
San Bruno at a glance
| Population | 42,035 |
| Land area | 5.5 sq mi |
| Density | 7,658 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 94066) | $141,272 |
| Median home value (ZIP 94066) | $1,212,215 |
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. 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 San Bruno
How many truck accidents are there in San Bruno?
San Mateo County has had 1,319 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 630 people and killing 36.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in San Bruno?
NHTSA data shows US-101 with 6 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of San Bruno since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in San Bruno?
June has the most truck crashes in San Mateo County, 10.8% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in San Bruno?
Since 2015, San Mateo County has reported 40 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.0% of its truck crashes.
How does San Bruno compare with California for truck crashes?
San Mateo County records 15.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 33.2 across California.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in San Bruno?
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.