ZIP 93442 (Morro Bay, CA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 93442: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in San Luis Obispo County, 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
15 of 920 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How San Luis Obispo County compares with California
San Luis Obispo County against California and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where San Luis Obispo County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | San Luis Obispo County | California | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 28.4 | 33.2 | 49.7 | 14% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.3 | 3.6 | 3.4 | 8% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.40 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 9% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.6% | 1.6% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.3% | 0.9% | 6.2% | 63% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.7% | 23.5% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 5.0% | 6.5% | 13.8% | 23% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 36.1% | 40.2% | 41.9% | 10% below the state |
| After dark | 24.9% | 29.1% | 24.8% | 15% below the state |
San Luis Obispo County sits below California on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for San Luis Obispo County: 0.3% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 0.9% in California.
Overview
Police reported 920 crashes involving commercial trucks in San Luis Obispo County since 2015: 371 people were injured and 30 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 5 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in September (10.4% of the year) and are lowest in January (5.1%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 36.1% of truck crashes, vs 40.2% for California.
The busiest hour is 7–8 am, with 7.4% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (California: 0.9%).
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 93442 since 2015: Morro Bay Blvd (1) and SR-193 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 15 of the truck crashes here, or 1.6%, compared with 1.6% in California.
Route planning tips for ZIP 93442 fleets
- Plan September schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in San Luis Obispo County.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 San Luis Obispo County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| Morro Bay Blvd | 1 |
| SR-193 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (San Luis Obispo County) |
|---|---|
| US-101 | 15 |
| SR-1 | 8 |
| SR-46E | 5 |
| Rt101/Wellsona Rd | 4 |
| SR-41 | 3 |
| Rt46/4220Ft W Lucy Brown Rd | 3 |
| Rt166/4M E Alamo Creek Rd | 3 |
| Creston Rd | 2 |
ZIP 93442 at a glance
| Population | 11,571 |
| Density | 100 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $95,623 |
| Median home value | $895,047 |
| Home ownership | 66% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in San Luis Obispo 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 | — | — | 3.2 |
| 2000s | 56 | — | 2.6 |
| 2010s | 72 | +28% | 2.6 |
| 2020s | 80 | +12% | 2.2 |
From the 2000s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 56 to 80. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 3.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 93442
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 93442?
920 truck crashes have been reported in San Luis Obispo County since 2015, with 30 deaths and 371 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 93442?
The worst month is September: 10.4% of truck crashes in San Luis Obispo County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 93442?
Since 2015, San Luis Obispo County has reported 15 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.6% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 93442 compared with California?
The yearly rate is 28.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in San Luis Obispo County, vs 33.2 for California.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 93442?
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.