ZIP 95462 (Monte Rio, CA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 95462: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Sonoma 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
6.2 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 3.0 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Sonoma County compares with California
Sonoma County against California and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Sonoma County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Sonoma County | California | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 27.0 | 33.2 | 49.7 | 19% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.0 | 3.6 | 3.4 | 17% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.50 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.3% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 2.0× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.4% | 0.9% | 6.2% | 62% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 28.5% | 23.5% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 8.7% | 6.5% | 13.8% | 1.3× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 38.1% | 40.2% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 17.6% | 29.1% | 24.8% | 40% below the state |
Sonoma County sits below California on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
Sonoma County at a glance: 1 in 30 crashes involve a garbage truck (50 since 2015), vs 1.6% across California.
Overview
Police reported 1,502 crashes involving commercial trucks in Sonoma County since 2015: 778 people were injured and 43 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 3 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 10.5% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 7.4%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 38.1% of truck crashes, vs 40.2% for California.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 8.8% 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
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 95462 since 2015 were spread across roads: CR-RIVER Rd (1) and River Road (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 50 crashes, 3.3% of the total, against 1.6% across California.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in March (18%).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 6.2, vs 3.0 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 95462 fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Sonoma County.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in March; review collection routes for that month.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 28.5% of truck crashes here, more than California; adjust start times where you can.
- 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 Sonoma County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-RIVER Rd | 1 |
| River Road | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Sonoma County) |
|---|---|
| Us-101 S/B | 10 |
| US-101 | 8 |
| Lakeville Road | 5 |
| Us-101 N/B | 4 |
| SR-37 | 3 |
| SR-116 | 3 |
| Rt116/Green Valley Rd | 3 |
| Rt101/300Ft N Steele Ln | 3 |
ZIP 95462 at a glance
| Population | 1,058 |
| Density | 113 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $85,536 |
| Median home value | $698,881 |
| Home ownership | 86% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Sonoma 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 | — | 4.5 |
| 2000s | 72 | +7070% | 3.0 |
| 2010s | 122 | +69% | 3.1 |
| 2020s | 119 | -2% | 2.8 |
In the 1990s about 1 truck crash a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 119. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 4.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 95462
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 95462?
Sonoma County has had 1,502 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 778 people and killing 43.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 95462?
Truck crashes in Sonoma County peak in October, with 10.5% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 95462?
Since 2015, Sonoma County has reported 50 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.3% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 95462 compare with California?
The yearly rate is 27.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Sonoma County, vs 33.2 for California.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 95462?
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.