ZIP 94061 (Redwood City, CA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 94061: 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. 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
San Mateo County has recorded 1,319 truck crashes since 2015, with 630 people injured and 36 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%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 39.0% of truck crashes, against 40.2% across 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
Within this area, US-101 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (7). Next come SR-84 (2), Black Mountain Rd (1) and Broadway St (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 40 of the truck crashes here, or 3.0%, compared with 1.6% in California.
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 94061 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.
- 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.
- 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 San Mateo County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-101 | 7 |
| SR-84 | 2 |
| Black Mountain Rd | 1 |
| Broadway St | 1 |
| California Dr | 1 |
| Canada Rd | 1 |
| Crestview Dr | 1 |
| I-280 | 1 |
| Pulgas Av | 1 |
| SR-82 | 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 94061 at a glance
| Population | 37,048 |
| Density | 3,705 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $146,265 |
| Median home value | $1,900,608 |
| Home ownership | 54% |
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 |
In the 2000s about 77 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 102. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. 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 94061
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 94061?
San Mateo County has had 1,319 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 630 people and killing 36.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 94061?
US-101 had 7 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 94061 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 94061?
Truck crashes in San Mateo County peak in June, with 10.8% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 94061?
Since 2015, San Mateo County has reported 40 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.0% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 94061 compare with California?
San Mateo County records 15.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 33.2 across California.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 94061?
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.