ZIP 95045 (San Juan Bautista, CA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 95045: 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 stands out for higher 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
Since 2015, 416 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in San Benito County. They injured 213 people and killed 21.
That averages about one truck crash every 10 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is September with 12.3% of truck crashes; the quietest is January at 4.6%.
November through March accounts for 32.1% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.2% in 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 95045 happened on SR-25 (6), US-101 (6), SR-156 (4), SR-129 (2) and CR-SAN Miguel Canyon Road (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 95045 fleets
- Plan September schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in San Benito County.
- 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 San Benito County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-25 | 6 |
| US-101 | 6 |
| SR-156 | 4 |
| SR-129 | 2 |
| CR-SAN Miguel Canyon Road | 1 |
| Crazy Horse Canyon Rd | 1 |
| Frazer Lake Rd | 1 |
| San Felipe Rd | 1 |
| San Juan Grade Rd | 1 |
| San Juan 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 95045 at a glance
| Population | 3,659 |
| Density | 30 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $110,438 |
| Median home value | $881,967 |
| Home ownership | 67% |
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 |
In the 2000s about 24 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 36. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.0 a year in 2016–19, 2.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 95045
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 95045?
San Benito County has had 416 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 213 people and killing 21.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 95045?
Truck crashes in San Benito County peak in September, with 12.3% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 95045?
8 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in San Benito County since 2015, 1.9% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 95045 compare with California?
San Benito County records 53.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 33.2 across California.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 95045?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.