ZIP 94562 (Oakville, CA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 94562: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Napa 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
10 of 561 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Napa County compares with California
Napa County against California and the US, 2015–2024 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Napa County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2024) | Napa County | California | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 39.2 | 33.2 | 49.7 | 1.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.5 | 3.6 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.50 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.9% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 1.2× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.4% | 0.9% | 6.2% | 59% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 29.8% | 23.5% | 23.7% | 1.3× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 7.5% | 6.5% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 38.3% | 40.2% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 12.3% | 29.1% | 24.8% | 58% below the state |
Napa County sits below California on on snow, slush or ice and after dark. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
The headline for Napa County: 0.4% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (California: 0.9%).
Overview
Napa County has recorded 561 truck crashes since 2015, with 276 people injured and 19 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 7 days.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 10.9% of the yearly total, while January has the fewest (6.2%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 38.3% of truck crashes, vs 40.2% for California.
More truck crashes happen at 11 am–12 pm than at any other hour (8.9%).
Road surface: 0.4% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (California: 0.9%).
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 94562 happened on SR-29 (2), Silverado Trl (2), Buhman Ave (1), Oakville Grade Rd (1) and SR-12 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
10 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.8% share (California: 1.6%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 94562 fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Napa County.
- Morning starts matter: 29.8% 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.
Reporting to FMCSA was incomplete in 2025; rates and comparisons skip those years.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Napa County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-29 | 2 |
| Silverado Trl | 2 |
| Buhman Ave | 1 |
| Oakville Grade Rd | 1 |
| SR-12 | 1 |
| SR-128 | 1 |
| Siverado Trail | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Napa County) |
|---|---|
| SR-29 | 12 |
| Rt128/Petrified Forest Rd | 5 |
| Rt29/Deer Park Rd | 3 |
| Rt12/Rt29 | 3 |
| Big Ranch Rd/662Ft N Salvador Av | 2 |
| Broadway/Eucalyptus Dr | 2 |
| Broadway/Green Island Rd | 2 |
| Broadway/Paoli Loop Rd | 2 |
ZIP 94562 at a glance
| Population | 0 |
| Density | 0 per sq mi |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Napa 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 | — | — | 1.7 |
| 2000s | 32 | — | 1.2 |
| 2010s | 45 | +41% | 1.3 |
| 2020s | 52 | +16% | 1.8 |
From the 2000s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 32 to 52. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.5 a year in 2016–19, 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 94562
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 94562?
Since 2015, 561 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Napa County (276 injured, 19 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 94562?
The worst month is October: 10.9% of truck crashes in Napa County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 94562?
10 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Napa County since 2015, 1.8% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 94562 compare with California for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 39.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Napa County, vs 33.2 for California.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 94562?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
Crash reporting to FMCSA was incomplete in 2025; those years are greyed out and left out of rates. 2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.