ZIP 93901 (Salinas, CA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 93901: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Monterey 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
0.0 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 3.9 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Monterey County compares with California
Monterey County against California and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Monterey County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Monterey County | California | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 33.1 | 33.2 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.9 | 3.6 | 3.4 | 1.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.42 | 0.44 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.8% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 1.1× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.3% | 0.9% | 6.2% | 66% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.2% | 23.5% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 4.7% | 6.5% | 13.8% | 28% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 28.0% | 40.2% | 41.9% | 30% below the state |
| After dark | 24.5% | 29.1% | 24.8% | 16% below the state |
Monterey County sits below California on on snow, slush or ice, in rain, sleet or snow and winter months (nov–mar). It runs above California on deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in ZIP 93901: US-101 deadliest road: 8 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 93901 since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 1,633 crashes involving commercial trucks in Monterey County since 2015: 697 people were injured and 62 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 3 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in September (12.9% of the year) and are lowest in February (4.5%).
November through March accounts for 28.0% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.2% in California.
The busiest hour is 12–1 pm, with 7.8% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.3% of truck crashes, compared with 0.9% in California.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 93901 is US-101, with 8 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by SR-183 (3), Alisal Rd (1) and Ave H (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
29 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.8% share (California: 1.6%).
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in February (14%).
They recorded 0.0 deaths per 100 crashes, against 3.9 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 93901 fleets
- Plan September schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Monterey County.
- Where you can, review stops along US-101; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in February; review collection routes for that month.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Monterey County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-101 | 8 |
| SR-183 | 3 |
| Alisal Rd | 1 |
| Ave H | 1 |
| Blanco Rd | 1 |
| CR-ABBOTT St | 1 |
| CR-ESPINOSA Rd | 1 |
| CR-G17 River Rd | 1 |
| CR-RESERVATION Rd | 1 |
| Cooper Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Monterey County) |
|---|---|
| US-101 | 26 |
| Rt101/Spence Rd | 20 |
| Rt101/Hartnell Rd | 7 |
| SR-1 | 6 |
| SR-183 | 4 |
| San Juan Road | 4 |
| Rt101/.1M N Boronda Rd | 4 |
| Rt101/.2M N John St | 4 |
ZIP 93901 at a glance
| Population | 29,724 |
| Density | 1,197 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $91,233 |
| Median home value | $788,002 |
| Home ownership | 43% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Monterey 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 | — | — | 5.2 |
| 2000s | 85 | — | 4.4 |
| 2010s | 134 | +57% | 3.5 |
| 2020s | 139 | +4% | 6.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 85 a year in the 2000s and 139 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 3.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 6.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 93901
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 93901?
1,633 truck crashes have been reported in Monterey County since 2015, with 62 deaths and 697 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 93901?
Since 2015, US-101 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 93901: 8.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 93901?
September has the most truck crashes in Monterey County, 12.9% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 93901?
Garbage trucks were involved in 29 reported crashes in Monterey County since 2015 (1.8% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 93901 compare with California for truck crashes?
Monterey County records 33.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 33.2 across California.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 93901?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.