Merced Auto Insurance (CA)

Merced, California is a city of around 76,000 spread about an area of about 20 square miles. It is the seat of Merced County and in the San Joaquin Valley. Merced is typically known as the Gateway to Yosemite because it is less than a two hour drive from Yosemite National Park.

The city is serviced by State Route 59, SR-99, and SR-140. Compared to the rest of the state Merced’s annual fatal accident count is typically higher. Public transportation is provided by Merced County Transit’s (MCT) “The Bus”. YARTS is a service which provides routes to and from Yosemite National Park.

Merced has a Mediterranean climate characterized by cool, dry summers and mild, wet winters. The temperature rarely falls below freezing and precipitation occurs most commonly in the winter months. Temperatures can vary drastically between night and day. The area’s most prominent environmental hazard is earthquakes, which occur frequently due to its proximity to several significant fault lines.