ZIP 94133 (San Francisco, CA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 94133: 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 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 4.1%, vs 1.6% in California.
Overview
San Francisco County has recorded 1,095 truck crashes since 2015, with 796 people injured and 33 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 4 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 9.8% of the yearly total, while February has the fewest (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%).
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 94133 with 11 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come 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.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in March (15%).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 2.3 deaths compared with 2.9 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 94133 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.
- 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.
- 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 94133 at a glance
| Population | 23,804 |
| Density | 13,977 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $87,191 |
| Median home value | $1,562,296 |
| Home ownership | 16% |
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 large-truck crashes: 2.8 a year in 2016–19, 2.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 94133
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 94133?
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 94133?
I-80 had 11 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 94133 since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 94133?
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 94133?
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 94133 compare with California for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, San Francisco County has 11.6 truck crashes a year; California has 33.2.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 94133?
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.