Newark, CA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Newark: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Newark 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 |
Alameda County sits below California 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
Police reported 6,377 crashes involving commercial trucks in Alameda County since 2015: 2,661 people were injured and 121 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly 2 truck crashes every day.
Newark had 73 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
August has the most truck crashes, 9.3% of the yearly total, while November has the fewest (7.7%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 40.4% of truck crashes, vs 40.2% for 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, US-101 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (7). After it: I-680 (4), I-880 (3) and SR-238 (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 82 of the truck crashes here, or 1.3%, compared with 1.6% in California.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in February (11% of them).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 2.5, vs 1.9 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for Newark fleets
- Build extra time into August routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along US-101; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 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.
- 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 Alameda County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-101 | 7 |
| I-680 | 4 |
| I-880 | 3 |
| SR-238 | 3 |
| Boyce Rd | 2 |
| Fremont Bl | 2 |
| SR-92 | 2 |
| Caribbean Dr | 1 |
| Cherry St | 1 |
| Grant Rd | 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 |
Newark at a glance
| Population | 46,254 |
| Land area | 13.9 sq mi |
| Density | 3,323 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 94560) | $169,064 |
| Median home value (ZIP 94560) | $1,144,347 |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 363 a year in the 2000s and 520 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. 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 Newark
How many truck crashes happen in Newark?
6,377 truck crashes have been reported in Alameda County since 2015, with 121 deaths and 2,661 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Newark?
US-101 had 7 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Newark since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Newark?
Truck crashes in Alameda County peak in August, with 9.3% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Newark?
82 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Alameda County since 2015, 1.3% of all truck crashes.
How does Newark compare with California for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Alameda County has 34.0 truck crashes a year; California has 33.2.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Newark?
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.