ZIP 94970 (Stinson Beach, CA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 94970: 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 |
Compared with California, Marin County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
Marin County at a glance: 1 in 24 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 4.1%, vs 1.6% in California.
Overview
Since 2015, 487 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Marin County. They injured 182 people and killed 20.
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%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 43.4% of truck crashes, vs 40.2% for California.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, with 11.7% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.4% of truck crashes, compared with 0.9% in California.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 94970 is US-101, with 2 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by 3rd St (1), CR-LUCAS Vly Rd (1) and Fourth St (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 21 crashes, 4.3% of the total, against 1.6% across California.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in December (19% of them).
Route planning tips for ZIP 94970 fleets
- Build extra time into May routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along US-101; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Waste haulers: December is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Marin County.
- Morning starts matter: 31.7% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than California.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Marin County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-101 | 2 |
| 3rd St | 1 |
| CR-LUCAS Vly Rd | 1 |
| Fourth St | 1 |
| I-80 | 1 |
| Loma Linda Ave | 1 |
| Los Ranchitos Rd | 1 |
| SR-1 | 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 94970 at a glance
| Population | 255 |
| Density | 14 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $132,857 |
| Home ownership | 96% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 33 a year in the 2000s and 38 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.2 a year in 2016–19, 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 94970
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 94970?
487 truck crashes have been reported in Marin County since 2015, with 20 deaths and 182 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 94970?
Since 2015, US-101 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 94970: 2.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 94970?
The worst month is May: 10.1% of truck crashes in Marin County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 94970?
21 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Marin County since 2015, 4.3% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 94970 compare with California?
Per 100,000 residents, Marin County has 16.3 truck crashes a year; California has 33.2.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 94970?
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.