ZIP 94107 (San Francisco, CA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 94107: 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 |
San Francisco 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: injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
San Francisco County at a glance: 1 in 25 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 4.1%, vs 1.6% in 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%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 41.0% of truck crashes, against 40.2% across California.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 pm than at any other hour (8.1%).
Road surface: 0.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (California: 0.9%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 94107 is I-80, with 10 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come I-880 (5), US-101 (5) and 16th St (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 47 of the truck crashes here, or 4.3%, compared with 1.6% in California.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in March (15% of them).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 2.3, vs 2.9 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 94107 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.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at March schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- 27.8% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above California; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 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 Francisco County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-80 | 10 |
| I-880 | 5 |
| US-101 | 5 |
| 16th St | 1 |
| 28th St | 1 |
| 5th Street | 1 |
| 7th St | 1 |
| Brannan St | 1 |
| Callan Bl | 1 |
| Cortland Av | 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 94107 at a glance
| Population | 31,823 |
| Density | 6,621 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $182,897 |
| Median home value | $1,223,498 |
| Home ownership | 36% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 1 to 88. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. 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 94107
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 94107?
San Francisco County has had 1,095 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 796 people and killing 33.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 94107?
NHTSA data shows I-80 with 10 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 94107 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 94107?
The worst month is October: 9.8% of truck crashes in San Francisco County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 94107?
47 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in San Francisco County since 2015, 4.3% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 94107 compare with California for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, San Francisco County has 11.6 truck crashes a year; California has 33.2.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 94107?
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.