ZIP 94005 (Brisbane, CA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 94005: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in San Mateo County, 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
7.5 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 2.7 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How San Mateo County compares with California
San Mateo County against California and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where San Mateo County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | San Mateo County | California | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 15.7 | 33.2 | 49.7 | 53% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.7 | 3.6 | 3.4 | 25% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.47 | 0.44 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.1% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 1.9× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 0.9% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 28.0% | 23.5% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 6.6% | 6.5% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.0% | 40.2% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 22.3% | 29.1% | 24.8% | 23% below the state |
San Mateo County sits below California on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for San Mateo County: 1 in 32 crashes involve a garbage truck (40 since 2015), vs 1.6% across California.
Overview
Since 2015, 1,319 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in San Mateo County. They injured 630 people and killed 36.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 3 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in June (10.8% of the year) and are lowest in May (6.7%).
November through March accounts for 39.0% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.2% in California.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, with 8.4% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.0% of truck crashes, compared with 0.9% in California.
Where crashes happen
US-101 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 94005 with 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: I-80 (2), 16th St (1) and 28th St (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 40 of the truck crashes here, or 3.0%, compared with 1.6% in California.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in September (18%).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 7.5 deaths compared with 2.7 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 94005 fleets
- Plan June schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in San Mateo County.
- Where you can, review stops along US-101; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at September schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- 28.0% 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
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in San Mateo County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-101 | 6 |
| I-80 | 2 |
| 16th St | 1 |
| 28th St | 1 |
| 7th St | 1 |
| Brannan St | 1 |
| California Dr | 1 |
| Callan Bl | 1 |
| Cortland Av | 1 |
| Diamond St | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (San Mateo County) |
|---|---|
| Us-101 N/B | 15 |
| Us-101 S/B | 9 |
| Rt92/.3M E Rt35 | 4 |
| Rt92/3.6M E Foster City Bl | 4 |
| Sr-92 E/B | 4 |
| Woodside Rd/Broadway | 3 |
| SR-1 | 3 |
| Rt92/100Ft W Pilarcitos Creek Rd | 3 |
ZIP 94005 at a glance
| Population | 4,692 |
| Density | 396 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $156,169 |
| Median home value | $1,230,529 |
| Home ownership | 55% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in San Mateo 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 | — | — | 2.8 |
| 2000s | 77 | — | 2.2 |
| 2010s | 115 | +49% | 2.2 |
| 2020s | 102 | -11% | 2.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 77 a year in the 2000s and 102 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 3.8 a year in 2016–19, 2.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 94005
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 94005?
Since 2015, 1,319 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in San Mateo County (630 injured, 36 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 94005?
US-101 had 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 94005 since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 94005?
June has the most truck crashes in San Mateo County, 10.8% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 94005?
Since 2015, San Mateo County has reported 40 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.0% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 94005 compare with California?
Per 100,000 residents, San Mateo County has 15.7 truck crashes a year; California has 33.2.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 94005?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.