ZIP 95023 (Hollister, CA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 95023: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in San Benito 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
8 of 416 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How San Benito County compares with California
San Benito County against California and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where San Benito County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | San Benito County | California | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 53.6 | 33.2 | 49.7 | 1.6× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.1 | 3.6 | 3.4 | 1.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.52 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.0% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 1.2× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 0.9% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.0% | 23.5% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 3.4% | 6.5% | 13.8% | 47% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 32.1% | 40.2% | 41.9% | 20% below the state |
| After dark | 22.3% | 29.1% | 24.8% | 23% below the state |
Compared with California, San Benito County is lower on on snow, slush or ice, in rain, sleet or snow and winter months (nov–mar). It runs above California on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in San Benito County: 0.0% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 0.9% in California.
Overview
San Benito County has recorded 416 truck crashes since 2015, with 213 people injured and 21 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 10 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is September with 12.3% of truck crashes; the quietest is January at 4.6%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 32.1% of truck crashes, vs 40.2% for California.
By time of day, 7–8 am stands out with 8.7% of truck crashes.
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 95023 happened on SR-152 (6), SR-156 (6), SR-25 (2), Fairview Rd (1) and Frazer Lake Rd (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 8 crashes, 1.9% of the total, against 1.6% across California.
Route planning tips for ZIP 95023 fleets
- Review driver schedules for September, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Benito County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-152 | 6 |
| SR-156 | 6 |
| SR-25 | 2 |
| Fairview Rd | 1 |
| Frazer Lake Rd | 1 |
| San Felipe Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (San Benito County) |
|---|---|
| Rt156/Rt25 | 13 |
| Rt156/ Rt25 | 5 |
| SR-156 | 5 |
| Sr25/Sr156 | 4 |
| US-101 | 4 |
| Rt25/ Rt156 | 3 |
| Rt101/.2M N Rt156 | 3 |
| Fallon Rd/Fairview Rd | 3 |
ZIP 95023 at a glance
| Population | 59,889 |
| Density | 59 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $116,314 |
| Median home value | $779,457 |
| Home ownership | 68% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in San Benito 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 | — | — | 1.9 |
| 2000s | 24 | — | 0.8 |
| 2010s | 32 | +30% | 1.0 |
| 2020s | 36 | +13% | 2.0 |
From the 2000s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 24 to 36. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.0 a year in 2016–19 and 2.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 95023
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 95023?
Since 2015, 416 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in San Benito County (213 injured, 21 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 95023?
September has the most truck crashes in San Benito County, 12.3% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 95023?
8 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in San Benito County since 2015, 1.9% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 95023 compared with California?
San Benito County records 53.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 33.2 across California.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 95023?
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.