ZIP 94105 (San Francisco, CA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 94105: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in San Francisco 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
2.3 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 2.9 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How San Francisco County compares with California
San Francisco County against California and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where San Francisco County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | San Francisco County | California | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 11.6 | 33.2 | 49.7 | 65% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.9 | 3.6 | 3.4 | 19% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.72 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 1.6× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.1% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 2.5× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 0.9% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 27.8% | 23.5% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 7.2% | 6.5% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.0% | 40.2% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 24.6% | 29.1% | 24.8% | 16% below the state |
Compared with California, San Francisco County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in San Francisco County: 1 in 25 garbage-truck share of crashes is 4.1%, against 1.6% for California.
Overview
Police reported 1,095 crashes involving commercial trucks in San Francisco County since 2015: 796 people were injured and 33 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 4 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in October (9.8% of the year) and are lowest in February (7.3%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 41.0% of truck crashes, vs 40.2% for California.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 pm than at any other hour (8.1%).
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, I-80 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (11). It is followed by I-880 (5), US-101 (3) and I-580 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 47 of the truck crashes here, or 4.3%, compared with 1.6% in California.
Their busiest month is March, with 15% of garbage-truck crashes.
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 2.3, vs 2.9 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 94105 fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in San Francisco County.
- Where you can, review stops along I-80; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in March; review collection routes for that month.
- Morning starts matter: 27.8% 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
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 Francisco County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-80 | 11 |
| I-880 | 5 |
| US-101 | 3 |
| I-580 | 2 |
| 16th St | 1 |
| 28th St | 1 |
| 5th Street | 1 |
| 7th St | 1 |
| Bancroft Way | 1 |
| Brannan St | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (San Francisco County) |
|---|---|
| I-80 | 6 |
| Fell St | 5 |
| US-101 | 4 |
| Rt80/100Ft W Beale St | 3 |
| Cambridge St/96Ft E Stoneybrook Av | 3 |
| Alemany Blvd | 3 |
| 10Th St/Bryant St | 2 |
| 19Th Ave/259Ft S Irving St | 2 |
ZIP 94105 at a glance
| Population | 13,861 |
| Density | 10,608 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $225,000 |
| Median home value | $1,316,472 |
| Home ownership | 35% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in San Francisco 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 | 1 | — | 4.2 |
| 2000s | 48 | +4710% | 3.0 |
| 2010s | 95 | +97% | 2.9 |
| 2020s | 88 | -7% | 2.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 1 a year in the 1990s and 88 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 2.8 a year in 2016–19 and 2.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 94105
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 94105?
San Francisco County has had 1,095 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 796 people and killing 33.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 94105?
Since 2015, I-80 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 94105: 11.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 94105?
Truck crashes in San Francisco County peak in October, with 9.8% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 94105?
47 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in San Francisco County since 2015, 4.3% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 94105 compared with California?
San Francisco County records 11.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 33.2 across California.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 94105?
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.