ZIP 93923 (Carmel, CA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 93923: 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.
The headline for Monterey County: September 12.9% of truck crashes happen in September, more than any other month.
Overview
Monterey County has recorded 1,633 truck crashes since 2015, with 697 people injured and 62 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 3 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in September (12.9% of the year) and are lowest in February (4.5%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 28.0% of truck crashes, against 40.2% across California.
The busiest hour is 12–1 pm, with 7.8% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (California: 0.9%).
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 93923 happened on CR-LAURELES Grade (1), Cr- Carmel Valley Rd (1) and SR-1 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
29 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.8% share (California: 1.6%).
Garbage-truck crashes peak in February (14% of them).
They recorded 0.0 deaths per 100 crashes, against 3.9 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 93923 fleets
- Build extra time into September routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Waste haulers: February is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Monterey County.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
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) |
|---|---|
| CR-LAURELES Grade | 1 |
| Cr- Carmel Valley Rd | 1 |
| SR-1 | 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 93923 at a glance
| Population | 12,565 |
| Density | 24 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $142,474 |
| Median home value | $1,780,635 |
| Home ownership | 77% |
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 |
In the 2000s about 85 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 139. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 3.5 a year in 2016–19, 6.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 93923
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 93923?
Since 2015, 1,633 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Monterey County (697 injured, 62 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 93923?
The worst month is September: 12.9% of truck crashes in Monterey County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 93923?
29 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Monterey County since 2015, 1.8% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 93923 compare with California for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 33.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Monterey County, vs 33.2 for California.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 93923?
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.