Richmond, CA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Richmond: 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
6 of 335 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Richmond compares with California
Richmond against California and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Richmond stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Richmond | California | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 25.4 | 33.2 | 49.7 | 23% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.0 | 3.6 | 3.4 | 1.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.52 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.9% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 1.1× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.3% | 0.9% | 6.2% | 67% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.4% | 23.5% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 6.2% | 6.5% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.5% | 40.2% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 28.6% | 29.1% | 24.8% | same |
Richmond sits below California on crashes per 100k residents / yr and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
Richmond at a glance: I-80 most fatal truck crashes within 15 miles of Richmond: 25 since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 335 crashes involving commercial trucks in Richmond since 2015: 180 people were injured and 13 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 12 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in September (12.8% of the year) and are lowest in April (4.8%).
November through March accounts for 42.5% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.2% in California.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, with 7.8% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.3% 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 (25). Next come I-880 (5), US-101 (4) and SR-37 (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 6 crashes, 1.8% of the total, against 1.6% across California.
Route planning tips for Richmond fleets
- Review driver schedules for September, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along I-80; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 26.4% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above California; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Richmond
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 15 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-80 | 25 |
| I-880 | 5 |
| US-101 | 4 |
| SR-37 | 3 |
| I-580 | 2 |
| 16th St | 1 |
| 28th St | 1 |
| 3rd St | 1 |
| 5th Street | 1 |
| 7th St | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Richmond) |
|---|---|
| Atlas Rd | 3 |
| Rt80/500Ft W Hilltop Dr Oc | 2 |
| Rt80/505Ft E Of Central Av | 2 |
| Rt80 Wb/950Ft E Mcbryde Av | 2 |
| Rt80 Wb/970Ft W Hilltop Dr | 2 |
| Rt80/.4M W Hilltop Dr | 2 |
| Rt80/1033Ft E Of El Portal Dr | 2 |
| Rt580/600Ft E S 23Rd St | 2 |
Richmond at a glance
| Population | 115,353 |
| Land area | 30.0 sq mi |
| Density | 3,840 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 94801) | $81,728 |
| Median home value (ZIP 94801) | $602,932 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Richmond 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 | — | — | 4.8 |
| 2000s | 19 | — | 4.4 |
| 2010s | 23 | +19% | 3.7 |
| 2020s | 31 | +35% | 6.2 |
From the 2000s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 19 to 31. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 5.8 a year in 2016–19 and 6.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Richmond
How common are truck crashes in Richmond?
335 truck crashes have been reported in Richmond since 2015, with 13 deaths and 180 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Richmond?
I-80 had 25 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 15 miles of Richmond since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Richmond?
The worst month is September: 12.8% of truck crashes in Richmond happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Richmond?
Since 2015, Richmond has reported 6 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.8% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Richmond compare with California?
Richmond records 25.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 33.2 across California.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Richmond?
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.