Hayward, CA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Hayward: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes, 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
5 of 647 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Hayward compares with California
Hayward against California and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Hayward stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Hayward | California | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 36.6 | 33.2 | 49.7 | 1.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.4 | 3.6 | 3.4 | 33% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.51 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.8% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 52% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 0.9% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.6% | 23.5% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 3.9% | 6.5% | 13.8% | 40% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.2% | 40.2% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 26.0% | 29.1% | 24.8% | 11% below the state |
Hayward has lower values than California for deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above California on crashes per 100k residents / yr and injuries per crash.
Hayward at a glance: 0.0% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (California: 0.9%).
Overview
Hayward has recorded 647 truck crashes since 2015, with 331 people injured and 15 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 6 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is August with 10.8% of truck crashes; the quietest is May at 6.5%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 39.2% of truck crashes, against 40.2% across California.
More truck crashes happen at 7–8 am than at any other hour (7.7%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.0% of truck crashes, compared with 0.9% in California.
Where crashes happen
I-880 leads within 15 miles of Hayward with 14 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come I-680 (10), US-101 (8) and I-580 (7).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 5 crashes, 0.8% of the total, against 1.6% across California.
Route planning tips for Hayward fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Hayward.
- Where you can, review stops along I-880; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Hayward
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 15 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-880 | 14 |
| I-680 | 10 |
| US-101 | 8 |
| I-580 | 7 |
| SR-238 | 3 |
| SR-92 | 3 |
| Boyce Rd | 2 |
| Fremont Bl | 2 |
| Broadway St | 1 |
| California Dr | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Hayward) |
|---|---|
| I-880 | 6 |
| Rt880/100Ft N Winton Av | 5 |
| Rt880/200Ft S A St | 5 |
| Rt880/100Ft N Whipple Rd | 4 |
| Rt880 Sb/100Ft S A St | 4 |
| Sr- 92 W/B | 3 |
| Rt880/300Ft S Winton Av | 3 |
| Rt880/250Ft S Winton Ave | 3 |
Hayward at a glance
| Population | 158,440 |
| Land area | 45.8 sq mi |
| Density | 3,458 per sq mi |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Hayward 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 | — | — | 9.8 |
| 2000s | 46 | — | 8.9 |
| 2010s | 49 | +6% | 6.9 |
| 2020s | 52 | +5% | 6.6 |
From the 2000s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 46 to 52. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 8.5 a year in 2016–19 and 6.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Hayward
How many truck crashes happen in Hayward?
Hayward has had 647 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 331 people and killing 15.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Hayward?
NHTSA data shows I-880 with 14 fatal large-truck crashes within 15 miles of Hayward since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Hayward?
The worst month is August: 10.8% of truck crashes in Hayward happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Hayward?
Since 2015, Hayward has reported 5 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.8% of its truck crashes.
How does Hayward compare with California for truck crashes?
Hayward records 36.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 33.2 across California.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Hayward?
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.