ZIP 94122 (San Francisco, CA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 94122: 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).
San Francisco County at a glance: 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.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 4 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 9.8% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 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
Within this area, I-80 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (5). It is followed by US-101 (4), 16th St (1) and 28th St (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
47 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 4.3% share (California: 1.6%).
Their busiest month is March, with 15% of garbage-truck crashes.
They recorded 2.3 deaths per 100 crashes, against 2.9 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 94122 fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in San Francisco County.
- Check whether your routes use I-80, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in March; review collection routes for that month.
- 27.8% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above California; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 | 5 |
| US-101 | 4 |
| 16th St | 1 |
| 28th St | 1 |
| 7th St | 1 |
| Brannan St | 1 |
| Callan Bl | 1 |
| Cortland Av | 1 |
| Diamond St | 1 |
| Ellis 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 94122 at a glance
| Population | 55,819 |
| Density | 6,617 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $146,250 |
| Median home value | $1,490,841 |
| Home ownership | 48% |
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 94122
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 94122?
1,095 truck crashes have been reported in San Francisco County since 2015, with 33 deaths and 796 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 94122?
I-80 had 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 94122 since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 94122?
Truck crashes in San Francisco County peak in October, with 9.8% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 94122?
Since 2015, San Francisco County has reported 47 garbage-truck crashes, or 4.3% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 94122 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 do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 94122?
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.