ZIP 94525 (Crockett, CA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 94525: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Contra Costa 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
3.3 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 3.1 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Contra Costa County compares with California
Contra Costa County against California and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Contra Costa County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Contra Costa County | California | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 17.7 | 33.2 | 49.7 | 47% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.1 | 3.6 | 3.4 | 14% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.48 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.6% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 1.6× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.1% | 0.9% | 6.2% | 86% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.3% | 23.5% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 7.3% | 6.5% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.8% | 40.2% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 27.3% | 29.1% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with California, Contra Costa County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Contra Costa County: 1 in 38 crashes involve a garbage truck (60 since 2015), vs 1.6% across California.
Overview
Police reported 2,377 crashes involving commercial trucks in Contra Costa County since 2015: 1,171 people were injured and 73 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 2 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
August has the most truck crashes, 10.1% of the yearly total, while November has the fewest (7.3%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 40.8% of truck crashes, against 40.2% across California.
More truck crashes happen at 8–9 am than at any other hour (7.8%).
0.1% 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 (13). Next come Lake Herman Rd (2), Giant Rd (1) and I-680 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 60 of the truck crashes here, or 2.5%, compared with 1.6% in California.
Their busiest month is February, with 15% of garbage-truck crashes.
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 3.3 deaths compared with 3.1 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 94525 fleets
- Review driver schedules for August, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to I-80 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Waste haulers: February is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Contra Costa County.
- 26.3% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above California; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Contra Costa County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-80 | 13 |
| Lake Herman Rd | 2 |
| Giant Rd | 1 |
| I-680 | 1 |
| Pacheco Blvd | 1 |
| SR-37 | 1 |
| SR-4 | 1 |
| San Pablo Av | 1 |
| San Pablo Ave | 1 |
| San Pablo Dam Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Contra Costa County) |
|---|---|
| SR-4 | 21 |
| I-680 | 14 |
| Sr-4 W/B | 8 |
| Sr-4 E/B | 5 |
| Richmond Pkwy/Pittsburg Av | 5 |
| Clayton Rd | 4 |
| I-80 | 4 |
| Sr160 Sb/1500Ft N Wilbur Av | 3 |
ZIP 94525 at a glance
| Population | 3,372 |
| Density | 531 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $110,899 |
| Median home value | $777,971 |
| Home ownership | 56% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Contra Costa 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 | — | — | 4.8 |
| 2000s | 123 | — | 4.4 |
| 2010s | 176 | +43% | 3.7 |
| 2020s | 207 | +17% | 6.2 |
In the 2000s about 123 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 207. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 5.8 a year in 2016–19, 6.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 94525
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 94525?
2,377 truck crashes have been reported in Contra Costa County since 2015, with 73 deaths and 1,171 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 94525?
Since 2015, I-80 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 94525: 13.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 94525?
The worst month is August: 10.1% of truck crashes in Contra Costa County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 94525?
Since 2015, Contra Costa County has reported 60 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.5% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 94525 compared with California?
The yearly rate is 17.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Contra Costa County, vs 33.2 for California.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 94525?
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.