ZIP 94551 (Livermore, CA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 94551: 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 |
Compared with California, Alameda County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher morning rush (6–10 am).
Alameda County at a glance: 0.1% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (California: 0.9%).
Overview
Since 2015, 6,377 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Alameda County. They injured 2,661 people and killed 121.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly 2 truck crashes every day.
When crashes happen
The worst month is August with 9.3% of truck crashes; the quietest is November at 7.7%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 40.4% of truck crashes, vs 40.2% for California.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, 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
Within this area, I-580 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (8). It is followed by SR-84 (2), Vasco Rd (2) and Byron Hwy (1).
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 94551 fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Alameda County.
- Look at alternatives to I-580 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Waste haulers: February is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Alameda County.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 25.5% of truck crashes here, more than California; adjust start times where you can.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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-580 | 8 |
| SR-84 | 2 |
| Vasco Rd | 2 |
| Byron Hwy | 1 |
| CR-ALTAMONT Pass Rd | 1 |
| CR-VASCO Rd | 1 |
| I-680 | 1 |
| Isabel-Stanley Connector | 1 |
| Los Positas Rd | 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 94551 at a glance
| Population | 37,885 |
| Density | 177 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $145,392 |
| Median home value | $977,738 |
| 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 |
From the 2000s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 363 to 520. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 8.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 6.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 94551
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 94551?
Alameda County has had 6,377 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 2,661 people and killing 121.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 94551?
I-580 had 8 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 94551 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 94551?
August has the most truck crashes in Alameda County, 9.3% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 94551?
Garbage trucks were involved in 82 reported crashes in Alameda County since 2015 (1.3% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 94551 compare with California?
The yearly rate is 34.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Alameda County, vs 33.2 for California.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 94551?
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.