Morgan Hill, CA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Morgan Hill: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Morgan Hill and Santa Clara County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Santa Clara County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
9.0 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 3.3 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Santa Clara County compares with California
Santa Clara County against California and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Santa Clara County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Santa Clara County | California | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 13.5 | 33.2 | 49.7 | 59% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.3 | 3.6 | 3.4 | 8% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.39 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 11% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.4% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 1.4× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.1% | 0.9% | 6.2% | 85% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.2% | 23.5% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 7.5% | 6.5% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.3% | 40.2% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 24.2% | 29.1% | 24.8% | 17% below the state |
Compared with California, Santa Clara County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. It runs above California on garbage-truck share, morning rush (6–10 am) and in rain, sleet or snow.
What stands out in Santa Clara County: 0.1% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (California: 0.9%).
Overview
Police reported 2,945 crashes involving commercial trucks in Santa Clara County since 2015: 1,158 people were injured and 97 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about 1 truck crash a day.
With 57 truck crashes reported in Morgan Hill since 2015, this page uses Santa Clara County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
August has the most truck crashes, 9.5% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (7.0%).
November through March accounts for 40.3% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.2% in California.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, with 7.8% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (California: 0.9%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Morgan Hill is US-101, with 6 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by CR-TATUM Avenue (1), Monterey Rd (1) and San Pedro Ave (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
69 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.3% share (California: 1.6%).
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in April (16%).
They recorded 9.0 deaths per 100 crashes, against 3.3 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Morgan Hill fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Santa Clara County.
- Where you can, review stops along US-101; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in April; review collection routes for that month.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 26.2% of truck crashes here, more than California; adjust start times where you can.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Santa Clara County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-101 | 6 |
| CR-TATUM Avenue | 1 |
| Monterey Rd | 1 |
| San Pedro Ave | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Santa Clara County) |
|---|---|
| Us-101 N/B | 22 |
| Us-101 S/B | 16 |
| SR-152 | 11 |
| US-101 | 6 |
| Sr-237 W/B | 5 |
| Rt101/Rt25 | 4 |
| Rt152/.6M E El Toro | 4 |
| Sr152 Eb/2M W Dinosaur Point Rd | 3 |
Morgan Hill at a glance
| Population | 45,952 |
| Land area | 12.9 sq mi |
| Density | 3,552 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 95037) | $163,182 |
| Median home value (ZIP 95037) | $1,252,630 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Santa Clara 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 | 1 | — | 8.5 |
| 2000s | 165 | +16400% | 4.4 |
| 2010s | 254 | +54% | 6.6 |
| 2020s | 226 | -11% | 8.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 1 a year in the 1990s and 226 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 8.0 a year in 2016–19 and 8.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Morgan Hill
How many truck accidents are there in Morgan Hill?
2,945 truck crashes have been reported in Santa Clara County since 2015, with 97 deaths and 1,158 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Morgan Hill?
NHTSA data shows US-101 with 6 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Morgan Hill since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Morgan Hill?
Truck crashes in Santa Clara County peak in August, with 9.5% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Morgan Hill?
69 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Santa Clara County since 2015, 2.3% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Morgan Hill compare with California?
Per 100,000 residents, Santa Clara County has 13.5 truck crashes a year; California has 33.2.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Morgan Hill?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.