Sunol, CA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Sunol: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Sunol 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 runs above California on morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Alameda County: 0.1% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (California: 0.9%).
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.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Sunol since 2015, this page uses Alameda County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is August with 9.3% of truck crashes; the quietest is November at 7.7%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 40.4% of truck crashes, vs 40.2% for California.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out with 6.7% of truck crashes.
0.1% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 0.9% across California.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Sunol is I-680, with 8 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by I-580 (7), SR-238 (3) and Boyce Rd (2).
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).
They recorded 2.5 deaths per 100 crashes, against 1.9 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Sunol fleets
- Build extra time into August routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along I-680; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at February schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- Morning starts matter: 25.5% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than California.
- 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) |
|---|---|
| I-680 | 8 |
| I-580 | 7 |
| SR-238 | 3 |
| Boyce Rd | 2 |
| Fremont Bl | 2 |
| SR-84 | 2 |
| Cherry St | 1 |
| Isabel-Stanley Connector | 1 |
| Milpitas Blvd | 1 |
| Paseo Padre | 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 |
Sunol at a glance
| Land area | 28.3 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 94586) | $204,931 |
| Median home value (ZIP 94586) | $1,444,102 |
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 large-truck crashes: 8.5 a year in 2016–19, 6.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Sunol
How many truck crashes happen in Sunol?
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 Sunol?
NHTSA data shows I-680 with 8 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Sunol since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Sunol?
The worst month is August: 9.3% of truck crashes in Alameda County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Sunol?
Since 2015, Alameda County has reported 82 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.3% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Sunol compared with California?
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 Sunol?
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.