ZIP 94030 (Millbrae, CA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 94030: 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 has lower values than California for crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in San Mateo County: 1 in 32 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 3.1%, vs 1.6% in California.
Overview
Police reported 1,319 crashes involving commercial trucks in San Mateo County since 2015: 630 people were injured and 36 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about 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%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 39.0% of truck crashes, vs 40.2% for California.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out 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
Within this area, US-101 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (5). After it: SR-1 (3), California Dr (1) and Callan Bl (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
40 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.0% share (California: 1.6%).
Garbage-truck crashes peak in September (18% of them).
They recorded 7.5 deaths per 100 crashes, against 2.7 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 94030 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.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 28.0% of truck crashes here, more than California; adjust start times where you can.
- 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 | 5 |
| SR-1 | 3 |
| California Dr | 1 |
| Callan Bl | 1 |
| Cortland Av | 1 |
| Diamond St | 1 |
| El Camino Real | 1 |
| Floribunda Ave | 1 |
| Geneva Av | 1 |
| I-380 | 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 94030 at a glance
| Population | 22,689 |
| Density | 2,596 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $163,476 |
| Median home value | $1,934,911 |
| Home ownership | 61% |
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 crashes involving a large truck averaged 3.8 a year in 2016–19 and 2.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 94030
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 94030?
1,319 truck crashes have been reported in San Mateo County since 2015, with 36 deaths and 630 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 94030?
US-101 had 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 94030 since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 94030?
June has the most truck crashes in San Mateo County, 10.8% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 94030?
Garbage trucks were involved in 40 reported crashes in San Mateo County since 2015 (3.0% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 94030 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 94030?
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.