ZIP 94534 (Fairfield, CA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 94534: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Solano 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
5.7 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 2.8 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Solano County compares with California
Solano County against California and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Solano County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Solano County | California | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 35.3 | 33.2 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.8 | 3.6 | 3.4 | 22% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.53 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.0% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 1.2× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.1% | 0.9% | 6.2% | 88% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.5% | 23.5% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 7.5% | 6.5% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.2% | 40.2% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 30.8% | 29.1% | 24.8% | same |
Solano County has lower values than California for 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 Solano County: 0.1% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 0.9% across California.
Overview
Solano County has recorded 1,839 truck crashes since 2015, with 989 people injured and 51 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 2 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in August (10.5% of the year) and are lowest in April (6.9%).
November through March accounts for 39.2% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.2% in California.
The busiest hour is 6–7 am, with 7.2% 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 94534 is I-80, with 5 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by SR-29 (3), SR-221 (2) and Central Wy (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
36 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.0% share (California: 1.6%).
Garbage-truck crashes peak in April (17% of them).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 5.7, vs 2.8 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 94534 fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Solano County.
- Look at alternatives to I-80 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in April; review collection routes for that month.
- 25.5% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above California; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Solano County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-80 | 5 |
| SR-29 | 3 |
| SR-221 | 2 |
| Central Wy | 1 |
| Huntington Dr | 1 |
| I-680 | 1 |
| Lake Herman Rd | 1 |
| Peabody Rd | 1 |
| SR-12 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Solano County) |
|---|---|
| I-80 | 8 |
| Sr-37 W/B | 6 |
| Rt80/.5M W Lagoon Valley Rd | 5 |
| Broadway St/Sereno Dr | 4 |
| Rt113/ Midway Rd | 4 |
| Rt80 Wb/.5M E Suisun Valley Rd | 4 |
| Sonoma Bl/Mini Dr | 3 |
| Rt80/500Ft E Davis St | 3 |
ZIP 94534 at a glance
| Population | 41,203 |
| Density | 205 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $140,198 |
| Median home value | $748,774 |
| Home ownership | 78% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Solano 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 | — | 3.3 |
| 2000s | 120 | +11920% | 5.3 |
| 2010s | 144 | +20% | 2.6 |
| 2020s | 152 | +5% | 4.0 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 1 to 152. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 2.8 a year in 2016–19 and 4.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 94534
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 94534?
Solano County has had 1,839 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 989 people and killing 51.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 94534?
NHTSA data shows I-80 with 5 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 94534 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 94534?
Truck crashes in Solano County peak in August, with 10.5% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 94534?
36 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Solano County since 2015, 2.0% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 94534 compared with California?
Per 100,000 residents, Solano County has 35.3 truck crashes a year; California has 33.2.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 94534?
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.