ZIP 94131 (San Francisco, CA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 94131: 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).
What stands out in San Francisco County: 1 in 25 garbage-truck share of crashes is 4.1%, against 1.6% for California.
Overview
Since 2015, 1,095 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in San Francisco County. They injured 796 people and killed 33.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly 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.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 8.1% of truck crashes.
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 94131 is I-80, with 7 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come US-101 (5), I-880 (2) and 16th St (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 47 crashes, 4.3% of the total, against 1.6% across California.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in March (15%).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 2.3, vs 2.9 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 94131 fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use I-80, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Waste haulers: March is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in San Francisco County.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 27.8% of truck crashes here, more than California; adjust start times where you can.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 | 7 |
| US-101 | 5 |
| I-880 | 2 |
| 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 94131 at a glance
| Population | 28,504 |
| Density | 5,443 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $199,211 |
| Median home value | $1,731,005 |
| Home ownership | 54% |
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 94131
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 94131?
1,095 truck crashes have been reported in San Francisco County since 2015, with 33 deaths and 796 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 94131?
Since 2015, I-80 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 94131: 7.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 94131?
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 94131?
Garbage trucks were involved in 47 reported crashes in San Francisco County since 2015 (4.3% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 94131 compare with California?
Per 100,000 residents, San Francisco County has 11.6 truck crashes a year; California has 33.2.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 94131?
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.