ZIP 94158 (San Francisco, CA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 94158: 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 |
San Francisco County has lower values than California for 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).
The headline for San Francisco County: 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.
The busiest hour is 12–1 pm, 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
Within this area, I-80 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (10). After it: I-880 (6), US-101 (4) and 16th 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.
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 2.3, vs 2.9 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 94158 fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 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
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
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 | 10 |
| I-880 | 6 |
| US-101 | 4 |
| 16th St | 1 |
| 28th St | 1 |
| 5th Street | 1 |
| 7th St | 1 |
| Bancroft Way | 1 |
| Brannan St | 1 |
| Callan Bl | 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 94158 at a glance
| Population | 11,314 |
| Density | 7,151 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $196,506 |
| Median home value | $1,398,337 |
| Home ownership | 34% |
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. 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 94158
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 94158?
San Francisco County has had 1,095 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 796 people and killing 33.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 94158?
Since 2015, I-80 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 94158: 10.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 94158?
Truck crashes in San Francisco County peak in October, with 9.8% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 94158?
47 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in San Francisco County since 2015, 4.3% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 94158 compared 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 94158?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.