ZIP 94545 (Hayward, CA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 94545: 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).
Alameda County at a glance: 0.1% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 0.9% across 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
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.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out with 6.7% of truck crashes.
0.1% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 0.9% across California.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 94545 is I-880, with 10 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by I-580 (4), SR-238 (3) and SR-92 (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 82 of the truck crashes here, or 1.3%, compared with 1.6% in California.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in February (11%).
They recorded 2.5 deaths per 100 crashes, against 1.9 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 94545 fleets
- Build extra time into August routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use I-880, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 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.
- 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 Alameda County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-880 | 10 |
| I-580 | 4 |
| SR-238 | 3 |
| SR-92 | 3 |
| Fremont Bl | 2 |
| Cherry St | 1 |
| Harder Rd | 1 |
| Hesperian Blvd | 1 |
| Industrial Blvd | 1 |
| Paseo Padre | 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 94545 at a glance
| Population | 32,843 |
| Density | 876 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $114,356 |
| Median home value | $875,628 |
| Home ownership | 71% |
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 |
In the 2000s about 363 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 520. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. 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 94545
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 94545?
Alameda County has had 6,377 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 2,661 people and killing 121.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 94545?
NHTSA data shows I-880 with 10 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 94545 since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 94545?
Truck crashes in Alameda County peak in August, with 9.3% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 94545?
Since 2015, Alameda County has reported 82 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.3% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 94545 compare with California?
Per 100,000 residents, Alameda County has 34.0 truck crashes a year; California has 33.2.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 94545?
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.