ZIP 93444 (Nipomo, CA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 93444: 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 has lower values than California for crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in San Luis Obispo County: 0.3% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 0.9% across California.
Overview
Since 2015, 920 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in San Luis Obispo County. They injured 371 people and killed 30.
That averages about one truck crash every 5 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
September has the most truck crashes, 10.4% of the yearly total, while January has the fewest (5.1%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 36.1% of truck crashes, vs 40.2% for California.
More truck crashes happen at 7–8 am than at any other hour (7.4%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.3% of truck crashes, compared with 0.9% in California.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 93444 since 2015: SR-166 (2), US-101 (2), Alvin Ave (1), Cook St (1) and N Broadway (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
15 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.6% share (California: 1.6%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 93444 fleets
- Plan September schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in San Luis Obispo County.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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) |
|---|---|
| SR-166 | 2 |
| US-101 | 2 |
| Alvin Ave | 1 |
| Cook St | 1 |
| N Broadway | 1 |
| SR-1 | 1 |
| Trouville Ave | 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 93444 at a glance
| Population | 21,611 |
| Density | 128 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $110,867 |
| Median home value | $815,155 |
| Home ownership | 70% |
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 93444
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 93444?
San Luis Obispo County has had 920 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 371 people and killing 30.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 93444?
Truck crashes in San Luis Obispo County peak in September, with 10.4% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 93444?
Garbage trucks were involved in 15 reported crashes in San Luis Obispo County since 2015 (1.6% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 93444 compared with California?
Per 100,000 residents, San Luis Obispo County has 28.4 truck crashes a year; California has 33.2.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 93444?
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.