ZIP 95039 (Moss Landing, CA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 95039: 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.
What stands out in ZIP 95039: US-101 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 95039: 4 since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 1,633 crashes involving commercial trucks in Monterey County since 2015: 697 people were injured and 62 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 3 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is September with 12.9% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 4.5%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 28.0% of truck crashes, vs 40.2% for California.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 7.8% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.3% of truck crashes, compared with 0.9% in California.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 95039 is US-101, with 4 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: SR-183 (3), SR-1 (2) and CR-ESPINOSA Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 29 of the truck crashes here, or 1.8%, compared with 1.6% in California.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in February (14% of them).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 0.0 deaths compared with 3.9 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 95039 fleets
- Plan September schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Monterey County.
- Look at alternatives to US-101 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in February; review collection routes for that month.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Monterey County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-101 | 4 |
| SR-183 | 3 |
| SR-1 | 2 |
| CR-ESPINOSA Rd | 1 |
| CR-SAN Miguel Canyon Rd | 1 |
| CR-SAN Miguel Canyon Road | 1 |
| Carlton Rd | 1 |
| Cooper Rd | 1 |
| Crazy Horse Canyon Rd | 1 |
| Elkhorn Rd | 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 95039 at a glance
| Population | 948 |
| Density | 21 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $49,410 |
| Home ownership | 63% |
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 95039
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 95039?
Monterey County has had 1,633 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 697 people and killing 62.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 95039?
NHTSA data shows US-101 with 4 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 95039 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 95039?
September has the most truck crashes in Monterey County, 12.9% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 95039?
Garbage trucks were involved in 29 reported crashes in Monterey County since 2015 (1.8% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 95039 compare with California?
Per 100,000 residents, Monterey County has 33.1 truck crashes a year; California has 33.2.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 95039?
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.