ZIP 94188 (San Francisco, CA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 94188: 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
Police reported 1,095 crashes involving commercial trucks in San Francisco County since 2015: 796 people were injured and 33 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 4 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 9.8% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 7.3%.
November through March accounts for 41.0% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.2% in California.
The busiest hour is 12–1 pm, with 8.1% of truck crashes.
0.0% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 0.9% across California.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-80 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (9). After it: I-880 (6), US-101 (5) and 16th St (1).
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 94188 fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to I-80 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 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.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 | 9 |
| I-880 | 6 |
| US-101 | 5 |
| 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 94188 at a glance
| Population | 0 |
| Density | 0 per sq mi |
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 94188
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 94188?
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 94188?
Since 2015, I-80 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 94188: 9.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 94188?
The worst month is October: 9.8% of truck crashes in San Francisco County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 94188?
Since 2015, San Francisco County has reported 47 garbage-truck crashes, or 4.3% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 94188 compared with California?
Per 100,000 residents, San Francisco County has 11.6 truck crashes a year; California has 33.2.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 94188?
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.