San Leandro, CA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in San Leandro: 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
7 of 318 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How San Leandro compares with California
San Leandro against California and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where San Leandro stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | San Leandro | California | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 32.3 | 33.2 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.3 | 3.6 | 3.4 | 64% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.43 | 0.44 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.3% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 1.4× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.3% | 0.9% | 6.2% | 66% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.7% | 23.5% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 5.5% | 6.5% | 13.8% | 15% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.2% | 40.2% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 24.7% | 29.1% | 24.8% | 15% below the state |
San Leandro sits below California on deaths per 100 crashes, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: garbage-truck share.
San Leandro at a glance: I-880 16 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of San Leandro.
Overview
San Leandro has recorded 318 truck crashes since 2015, with 136 people injured and 4 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 13 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in September (11.0% of the year) and are lowest in April (6.3%).
November through March accounts for 41.2% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.2% in California.
By time of day, 10–11 am stands out with 8.8% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (California: 0.9%).
Where crashes happen
I-880 leads within 10 miles of San Leandro with 16 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come I-580 (3), SR-92 (3) and SR-238 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 7 crashes, 2.2% of the total, against 1.6% across California.
Route planning tips for San Leandro fleets
- Plan September schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in San Leandro.
- Look at alternatives to I-880 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 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 San Leandro
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-880 | 16 |
| I-580 | 3 |
| SR-92 | 3 |
| SR-238 | 2 |
| 5th Street | 1 |
| Harder Rd | 1 |
| Hesperian Blvd | 1 |
| Industrial Blvd | 1 |
| W Winton Av | 1 |
| Whipple Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (San Leandro) |
|---|---|
| I-880 | 5 |
| Rt880/300Ft S Marina Bl | 3 |
| Rt880/.5M S Marina Bl | 3 |
| Rt880/1000Ft N Floresta Bl | 3 |
| Rt880/.2M N Washington Av | 3 |
| Wicks Av/Manor Bl | 2 |
| Rt880/50Ft S Washington Av | 2 |
| Rt880/230Ft S Marina Bl | 2 |
San Leandro at a glance
| Population | 86,571 |
| Land area | 13.3 sq mi |
| Density | 6,498 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 94577) | $108,772 |
| Median home value (ZIP 94577) | $857,920 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in San Leandro 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 | 22 | — | 8.9 |
| 2010s | 31 | +41% | 6.9 |
| 2020s | 22 | -30% | 6.6 |
From the 2000s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 22 to 22. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 8.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 6.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about San Leandro
How common are truck crashes in San Leandro?
Since 2015, 318 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in San Leandro (136 injured, 4 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in San Leandro?
I-880 had 16 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of San Leandro since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in San Leandro?
The worst month is September: 11.0% of truck crashes in San Leandro happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in San Leandro?
Garbage trucks were involved in 7 reported crashes in San Leandro since 2015 (2.2% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in San Leandro compared with California?
Per 100,000 residents, San Leandro has 32.3 truck crashes a year; California has 33.2.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in San Leandro?
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.