ZIP 94538 (Fremont, CA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 94538: 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 sits below California on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above California on morning rush (6–10 am).
Alameda County at a glance: 0.1% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 0.9% across California.
Overview
Police reported 6,377 crashes involving commercial trucks in Alameda County since 2015: 2,661 people were injured and 121 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about 2 truck crashes a day.
When crashes happen
August has the most truck crashes, 9.3% of the yearly total, while November has the fewest (7.7%).
November through March accounts for 40.4% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.2% in California.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, with 6.7% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.1% of truck crashes, compared with 0.9% in California.
Where crashes happen
US-101 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 94538 with 7 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by I-680 (6), SR-238 (3) and Boyce Rd (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 82 crashes, 1.3% of the total, against 1.6% across California.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in February (11%).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 2.5, vs 1.9 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 94538 fleets
- Build extra time into August routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use US-101, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Waste haulers: February is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Alameda County.
- 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) |
|---|---|
| US-101 | 7 |
| I-680 | 6 |
| SR-238 | 3 |
| Boyce Rd | 2 |
| Fremont Bl | 2 |
| I-880 | 2 |
| Caribbean Dr | 1 |
| Central Expy | 1 |
| Cherry St | 1 |
| Lawrence Expy | 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 94538 at a glance
| Population | 67,781 |
| Density | 1,582 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $147,301 |
| Median home value | $1,138,450 |
| Home ownership | 45% |
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 crashes involving a large truck averaged 8.5 a year in 2016–19 and 6.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 94538
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 94538?
Alameda County has had 6,377 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 2,661 people and killing 121.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 94538?
US-101 had 7 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 94538 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 94538?
The worst month is August: 9.3% of truck crashes in Alameda County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 94538?
82 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Alameda County since 2015, 1.3% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 94538 compared with California?
Per 100,000 residents, Alameda County has 34.0 truck crashes a year; California has 33.2.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 94538?
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.