ZIP 94502 (Alameda, CA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 94502: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Alameda 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
2.5 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 1.9 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Alameda County compares with California
Alameda County against California and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Alameda County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Alameda County | California | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 34.0 | 33.2 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.9 | 3.6 | 3.4 | 47% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.41 | 0.44 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.3% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 20% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.1% | 0.9% | 6.2% | 84% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.5% | 23.5% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 6.5% | 6.5% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.4% | 40.2% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 25.9% | 29.1% | 24.8% | 11% below the state |
Alameda County has lower values than California for deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above California on morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Alameda County: 0.1% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 0.9% in California.
Overview
Alameda County has recorded 6,377 truck crashes since 2015, with 2,661 people injured and 121 killed.
That averages about 2 truck crashes a day in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is August with 9.3% of truck crashes; the quietest is November at 7.7%.
November through March accounts for 40.4% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.2% in California.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out with 6.7% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.1% 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 94502 is I-880, with 12 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by I-80 (9), US-101 (3) and 16th St (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
82 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.3% share (California: 1.6%).
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in February (11%).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 2.5 deaths compared with 1.9 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 94502 fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Alameda County.
- Where you can, review stops along I-880; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at February schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- Morning starts matter: 25.5% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than California.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Alameda County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-880 | 12 |
| I-80 | 9 |
| US-101 | 3 |
| 16th St | 1 |
| 5th Street | 1 |
| 7th St | 1 |
| Bancroft Way | 1 |
| Brannan St | 1 |
| College Ave | 1 |
| Cortland Av | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Alameda County) |
|---|---|
| I-580 | 55 |
| I-680 | 26 |
| I-880 | 22 |
| 7Th St/Frontage Rd | 9 |
| Rt680/.5M N Sheridan Rd | 8 |
| Rt580/1M W North Flynn Rd | 7 |
| Rt580/1M W Grant Line Rd | 5 |
| Rt580/.5M E Schaefer Ranch Rd | 5 |
ZIP 94502 at a glance
| Population | 13,430 |
| Density | 2,056 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $180,938 |
| Median home value | $1,203,471 |
| Home ownership | 86% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Alameda 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 | — | — | 9.8 |
| 2000s | 363 | — | 8.9 |
| 2010s | 506 | +39% | 6.9 |
| 2020s | 520 | +3% | 6.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 363 a year in the 2000s and 520 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 8.5 a year in 2016–19, 6.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 94502
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 94502?
Since 2015, 6,377 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Alameda County (2,661 injured, 121 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 94502?
NHTSA data shows I-880 with 12 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 94502 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 94502?
Truck crashes in Alameda County peak in August, with 9.3% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 94502?
Garbage trucks were involved in 82 reported crashes in Alameda County since 2015 (1.3% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 94502 compared with California?
Alameda County records 34.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 33.2 across California.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 94502?
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.