Monson, CA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Monson: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Monson and Tulare County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Tulare County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
2.3 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 5.2 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Tulare County compares with California
Tulare County against California and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Tulare County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Tulare County | California | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 51.0 | 33.2 | 49.7 | 1.5× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.2 | 3.6 | 3.4 | 1.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.45 | 0.44 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.6% | 1.6% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.1% | 0.9% | 6.2% | 88% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.2% | 23.5% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 5.4% | 6.5% | 13.8% | 17% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.4% | 40.2% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 26.4% | 29.1% | 24.8% | 9% below the state |
Tulare County sits below California on on snow, slush or ice, in rain, sleet or snow and after dark. It runs above California on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Tulare County: 0.1% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (California: 0.9%).
Overview
Tulare County has recorded 2,862 truck crashes since 2015, with 1,357 people injured and 142 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about 1 truck crash a day.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Monson since 2015; patterns below come from Tulare County as a whole.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 9.6% of the yearly total, while July has the fewest (6.9%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 42.4% of truck crashes, against 40.2% across California.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 7.9% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.1% of truck crashes, compared with 0.9% in California.
Where crashes happen
SR-99 leads within 10 miles of Monson with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come SR-201 (2), SR-63 (2) and Alta Av (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 47 crashes, 1.6% of the total, against 1.6% across California.
Their busiest month is February, with 17% of garbage-truck crashes.
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 2.3 deaths compared with 5.2 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Monson fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-99; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in February; review collection routes for that month.
- 26.2% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above California; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 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 Tulare County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-99 | 3 |
| SR-201 | 2 |
| SR-63 | 2 |
| Alta Av | 1 |
| Alta Ave | 1 |
| Ave 384 | 1 |
| Avenue 384 | 1 |
| Avenue 392 | 1 |
| Avenue 416 | 1 |
| CR-328 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Tulare County) |
|---|---|
| SR-99 | 25 |
| Sr-99 N/B | 20 |
| Sr-99 S/B | 12 |
| SR-65 | 7 |
| Road 152 | 6 |
| SR-63 | 6 |
| SR-198 | 5 |
| SR-137 | 4 |
Monson at a glance
| Land area | 0.2 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 93615) | $59,760 |
| Median home value (ZIP 93615) | $238,111 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Tulare 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 | 4 | — | 11.0 |
| 2000s | 140 | +3402% | 11.1 |
| 2010s | 198 | +42% | 8.8 |
| 2020s | 262 | +32% | 10.0 |
In the 1990s about 4 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 262. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 8.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 10.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Monson
How many truck crashes happen in Monson?
2,862 truck crashes have been reported in Tulare County since 2015, with 142 deaths and 1,357 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Monson?
NHTSA data shows SR-99 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Monson since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Monson?
Truck crashes in Tulare County peak in October, with 9.6% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Monson?
Garbage trucks were involved in 47 reported crashes in Tulare County since 2015 (1.6% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Monson compare with California?
The yearly rate is 51.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Tulare County, vs 33.2 for California.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Monson?
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.