Kensington, CA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Kensington: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Kensington and Alameda County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Alameda County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
2.5 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 1.9 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Alameda County compares with California
Alameda County against California and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Alameda County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Alameda County | California | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 34.0 | 33.2 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.9 | 3.6 | 3.4 | 47% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.41 | 0.44 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.3% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 20% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.1% | 0.9% | 6.2% | 84% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.5% | 23.5% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 6.5% | 6.5% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.4% | 40.2% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 25.9% | 29.1% | 24.8% | 11% below the state |
Compared with California, Alameda County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher morning rush (6–10 am).
Alameda County at a glance: 0.1% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 0.9% across California.
Overview
Alameda County has recorded 6,377 truck crashes since 2015, with 2,661 people injured and 121 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about 2 truck crashes a day.
Kensington had 0 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Alameda County numbers.
When crashes happen
The worst month is August with 9.3% of truck crashes; the quietest is November at 7.7%.
November through March accounts for 40.4% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.2% in California.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, with 6.7% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.1% of truck crashes, compared with 0.9% in California.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-80 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (18). Next come I-880 (5), I-580 (2) and 5th Street (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
82 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.3% share (California: 1.6%).
Their busiest month is February, with 11% of garbage-truck crashes.
They recorded 2.5 deaths per 100 crashes, against 1.9 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Kensington fleets
- Build extra time into August routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use I-80, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Waste haulers: February is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Alameda County.
- 25.5% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above California; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 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 Alameda County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-80 | 18 |
| I-880 | 5 |
| I-580 | 2 |
| 5th Street | 1 |
| Bancroft Way | 1 |
| College Ave | 1 |
| Cutting Blvd | 1 |
| Giant Rd | 1 |
| Powell St | 1 |
| Richmond Pkwy | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Alameda County) |
|---|---|
| I-580 | 55 |
| I-680 | 26 |
| I-880 | 22 |
| 7Th St/Frontage Rd | 9 |
| Rt680/.5M N Sheridan Rd | 8 |
| Rt580/1M W North Flynn Rd | 7 |
| Rt580/1M W Grant Line Rd | 5 |
| Rt580/.5M E Schaefer Ranch Rd | 5 |
Kensington at a glance
| Land area | 1.0 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 94707) | $212,776 |
| Median home value (ZIP 94707) | $1,647,196 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Alameda 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 | — | — | 9.8 |
| 2000s | 363 | — | 8.9 |
| 2010s | 506 | +39% | 6.9 |
| 2020s | 520 | +3% | 6.6 |
In the 2000s about 363 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 520. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 8.5 a year in 2016–19, 6.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Kensington
How many truck accidents are there in Kensington?
6,377 truck crashes have been reported in Alameda County since 2015, with 121 deaths and 2,661 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Kensington?
NHTSA data shows I-80 with 18 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Kensington since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Kensington?
Truck crashes in Alameda County peak in August, with 9.3% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Kensington?
Garbage trucks were involved in 82 reported crashes in Alameda County since 2015 (1.3% of truck crashes).
How does Kensington compare with California for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 34.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Alameda County, vs 33.2 for California.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Kensington?
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.