ZIP 94060 (Pescadero, CA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 94060: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in San Mateo 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
7.5 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 2.7 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How San Mateo County compares with California
San Mateo County against California and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where San Mateo County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | San Mateo County | California | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 15.7 | 33.2 | 49.7 | 53% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.7 | 3.6 | 3.4 | 25% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.47 | 0.44 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.1% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 1.9× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 0.9% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 28.0% | 23.5% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 6.6% | 6.5% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.0% | 40.2% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 22.3% | 29.1% | 24.8% | 23% below the state |
Compared with California, San Mateo County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in San Mateo County: 1 in 32 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 3.1%, vs 1.6% in California.
Overview
San Mateo County has recorded 1,319 truck crashes since 2015, with 630 people injured and 36 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 3 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is June with 10.8% of truck crashes; the quietest is May at 6.7%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 39.0% of truck crashes, vs 40.2% for California.
More truck crashes happen at 8–9 am than at any other hour (8.4%).
0.0% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 0.9% across California.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 94060 happened on SR-1 (3) and SR-84 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 40 of the truck crashes here, or 3.0%, compared with 1.6% in California.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in September (18%).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 7.5 deaths compared with 2.7 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 94060 fleets
- Review driver schedules for June, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Waste haulers: September is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in San Mateo County.
- Morning starts matter: 28.0% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than California.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 San Mateo County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-1 | 3 |
| SR-84 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (San Mateo County) |
|---|---|
| Us-101 N/B | 15 |
| Us-101 S/B | 9 |
| Rt92/.3M E Rt35 | 4 |
| Rt92/3.6M E Foster City Bl | 4 |
| Sr-92 E/B | 4 |
| Woodside Rd/Broadway | 3 |
| SR-1 | 3 |
| Rt92/100Ft W Pilarcitos Creek Rd | 3 |
ZIP 94060 at a glance
| Population | 1,465 |
| Density | 8 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $127,973 |
| Median home value | $1,396,563 |
| Home ownership | 70% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in San Mateo 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 | — | — | 2.8 |
| 2000s | 77 | — | 2.2 |
| 2010s | 115 | +49% | 2.2 |
| 2020s | 102 | -11% | 2.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 77 a year in the 2000s and 102 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 3.8 a year in 2016–19, 2.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 94060
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 94060?
Since 2015, 1,319 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in San Mateo County (630 injured, 36 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 94060?
June has the most truck crashes in San Mateo County, 10.8% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 94060?
Garbage trucks were involved in 40 reported crashes in San Mateo County since 2015 (3.0% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 94060 compare with California for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 15.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in San Mateo County, vs 33.2 for California.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 94060?
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.