ZIP 94108 (San Francisco, CA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 94108: 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. It runs above California on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
San Francisco County at a glance: 1 in 25 crashes involve a garbage truck (47 since 2015), vs 1.6% across California.
Overview
San Francisco County has recorded 1,095 truck crashes since 2015, with 796 people injured and 33 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 4 days.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 9.8% of the yearly total, while February has the fewest (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%).
0.0% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 0.9% across California.
Where crashes happen
I-80 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 94108 with 11 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: 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 94108 fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 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.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 27.8% of truck crashes here, more than California; adjust start times where you can.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 | 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 94108 at a glance
| Population | 11,305 |
| Density | 16,920 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $65,388 |
| Median home value | $1,146,500 |
| Home ownership | 11% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 1 truck crash a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 88. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 2.8 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 94108
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 94108?
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 94108?
Since 2015, I-80 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 94108: 11.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 94108?
October has the most truck crashes in San Francisco County, 9.8% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 94108?
47 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in San Francisco County since 2015, 4.3% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 94108 compare with California?
The yearly rate is 11.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in San Francisco County, vs 33.2 for California.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 94108?
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.