ZIP 94949 (Novato, CA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 94949: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Marin 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
21 of 487 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Marin County compares with California
Marin County against California and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Marin County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Marin County | California | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 16.3 | 33.2 | 49.7 | 51% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.3 | 3.6 | 3.4 | 1.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.37 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 16% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.1% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 2.5× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.4% | 0.9% | 6.2% | 54% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 31.7% | 23.5% | 23.7% | 1.3× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 8.7% | 6.5% | 13.8% | 1.3× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.4% | 40.2% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 16.3% | 29.1% | 24.8% | 44% below the state |
Marin County sits below California on crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above California on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Marin County: 1 in 24 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 4.1%, vs 1.6% in California.
Overview
Police reported 487 crashes involving commercial trucks in Marin County since 2015: 182 people were injured and 20 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 9 days.
When crashes happen
May has the most truck crashes, 10.1% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (5.7%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 43.4% of truck crashes, against 40.2% across California.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 11.7% of truck crashes.
0.4% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 0.9% across California.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 94949 is US-101, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: SR-37 (2), 3rd St (1) and CR-LAKEVILLE Road (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 21 of the truck crashes here, or 4.3%, compared with 1.6% in California.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in December (19% of them).
Route planning tips for ZIP 94949 fleets
- Build extra time into May routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use US-101, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in December; review collection routes for that month.
- 31.7% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above California; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 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 Marin County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-101 | 3 |
| SR-37 | 2 |
| 3rd St | 1 |
| CR-LAKEVILLE Road | 1 |
| CR-LUCAS Vly Rd | 1 |
| Fourth St | 1 |
| I-80 | 1 |
| Loma Linda Ave | 1 |
| Los Ranchitos Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Marin County) |
|---|---|
| Us-101 S/B | 9 |
| Bel Marin Keys Bl/Nave Dr | 2 |
| Caledonia St/Pine St | 2 |
| Chileno Valley Rd | 2 |
| N. Knoll Rd | 2 |
| Novato Bl/.4Mi W Of Copper Hill Wy | 2 |
| Rt101/.1M S Alameda Del Prado | 2 |
| Rt101/.1M S San Antonio Rd | 2 |
ZIP 94949 at a glance
| Population | 17,787 |
| Density | 512 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $120,758 |
| Median home value | $1,145,248 |
| Home ownership | 63% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Marin 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 | — | — | 1.2 |
| 2000s | 33 | — | 0.8 |
| 2010s | 43 | +29% | 0.8 |
| 2020s | 38 | -12% | 1.2 |
From the 2000s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 33 to 38. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 1.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 94949
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 94949?
Since 2015, 487 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Marin County (182 injured, 20 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 94949?
NHTSA data shows US-101 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 94949 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 94949?
May has the most truck crashes in Marin County, 10.1% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 94949?
21 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Marin County since 2015, 4.3% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 94949 compared with California?
Per 100,000 residents, Marin County has 16.3 truck crashes a year; California has 33.2.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 94949?
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.