ZIP 94014 (Daly City, CA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 94014: 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 |
Compared with California, San Mateo County is lower 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.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 3 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is June with 10.8% of truck crashes; the quietest is May at 6.7%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 39.0% of truck crashes, against 40.2% across California.
More truck crashes happen at 8–9 am than at any other hour (8.4%).
0.0% 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 ZIP 94014 is US-101, with 6 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by I-80 (2), 16th St (1) and 28th St (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
40 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.0% share (California: 1.6%).
Their busiest month is September, with 18% of garbage-truck crashes.
They recorded 7.5 deaths per 100 crashes, against 2.7 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 94014 fleets
- Review driver schedules for June, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to US-101 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in September; review collection routes for that month.
- Morning starts matter: 28.0% 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 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 94014 at a glance
| Population | 45,315 |
| Density | 2,738 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $122,966 |
| Median home value | $1,032,067 |
| Home ownership | 60% |
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. NHTSA counts 3.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 94014
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 94014?
1,319 truck crashes have been reported in San Mateo County since 2015, with 36 deaths and 630 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 94014?
NHTSA data shows US-101 with 6 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 94014 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 94014?
Truck crashes in San Mateo County peak in June, with 10.8% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 94014?
40 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in San Mateo County since 2015, 3.0% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 94014 compare with California?
The yearly rate is 15.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in San Mateo County, vs 33.2 for California.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 94014?
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.