Santa Rosa, CA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Santa Rosa: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
7 of 243 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Santa Rosa compares with California
Santa Rosa against California and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Santa Rosa stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Santa Rosa | California | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 12.1 | 33.2 | 49.7 | 64% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.0 | 3.6 | 3.4 | 17% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.59 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 1.3× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.5% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 1.5× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 0.9% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 29.2% | 23.5% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 9.8% | 6.5% | 13.8% | 1.5× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 36.9% | 40.2% | 41.9% | 8% below the state |
| After dark | 13.6% | 29.1% | 24.8% | 53% below the state |
Santa Rosa sits below California on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
Santa Rosa at a glance: 0.0% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 0.9% in California.
Overview
Since 2015, 243 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Santa Rosa. They injured 149 people and killed 7.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 17 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 13.2% of truck crashes; the quietest is November at 5.8%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 36.9% of truck crashes, vs 40.2% for California.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, with 11.5% 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
The deadliest road for trucks within 15 miles of Santa Rosa is SR-12, with 6 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by US-101 (3), CR-RIVER Rd (2) and River Rd (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 7 crashes, 2.9% of the total, against 1.6% across California.
Route planning tips for Santa Rosa fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to SR-12 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 29.2% of truck crashes here, more than California; adjust start times where you can.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Santa Rosa
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 15 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-12 | 6 |
| US-101 | 3 |
| CR-RIVER Rd | 2 |
| River Rd | 2 |
| Todd Rd | 2 |
| CR-ADOBE Road | 1 |
| CR-PEPPER Rd | 1 |
| Canfield Rd | 1 |
| Fulton Rd | 1 |
| Montecito Blvd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Santa Rosa) |
|---|---|
| US-101 | 4 |
| Rt101 Sb/1000Ft S Rt12 | 3 |
| Rt101/300Ft N Steele Ln | 3 |
| Brookwood Av/3Rd St | 2 |
| 3Rd St/Brookwood Av | 2 |
| Cleveland Av/Piner Rd | 2 |
| Farmers Ln/Montgomery Dr | 2 |
| Fulton Rd/Hall Rd | 2 |
Santa Rosa at a glance
| Population | 177,524 |
| Land area | 42.5 sq mi |
| Density | 4,173 per sq mi |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Santa Rosa 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 | — | — | 4.5 |
| 2000s | 15 | — | 3.0 |
| 2010s | 22 | +50% | 3.1 |
| 2020s | 19 | -14% | 2.8 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 15 a year in the 2000s and 19 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 4.5 a year in 2016–19 and 2.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Santa Rosa
How common are truck crashes in Santa Rosa?
Santa Rosa has had 243 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 149 people and killing 7.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Santa Rosa?
NHTSA data shows SR-12 with 6 fatal large-truck crashes within 15 miles of Santa Rosa since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Santa Rosa?
The worst month is October: 13.2% of truck crashes in Santa Rosa happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Santa Rosa?
Garbage trucks were involved in 7 reported crashes in Santa Rosa since 2015 (2.9% of truck crashes).
How does Santa Rosa compare with California for truck crashes?
Santa Rosa records 12.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 33.2 across California.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Santa Rosa?
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.