ZIP 94130 (San Francisco, CA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 94130: 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).
The headline for San Francisco County: 1 in 25 garbage-truck share of crashes is 4.1%, against 1.6% for 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
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.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 8.1% 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, I-80 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (13). It is followed by I-880 (6), US-101 (3) and I-580 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 47 crashes, 4.3% of the total, against 1.6% across California.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in March (15% of them).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 2.3 deaths compared with 2.9 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 94130 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.
- 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
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 | 13 |
| I-880 | 6 |
| 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 94130 at a glance
| Population | 2,429 |
| Density | 1,065 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $93,269 |
| Home ownership | 0% |
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 94130
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 94130?
Since 2015, 1,095 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in San Francisco County (796 injured, 33 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 94130?
I-80 had 13 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 94130 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 94130?
The worst month is October: 9.8% of truck crashes in San Francisco County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 94130?
Since 2015, San Francisco County has reported 47 garbage-truck crashes, or 4.3% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 94130 compare with California?
San Francisco County records 11.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 33.2 across California.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 94130?
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.