ZIP 94580 (San Lorenzo, CA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 94580: 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 runs above California on morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for ZIP 94580: −64% fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 94580 per year, 2020–24 vs 2016–19 (1.8 vs 5.0).
Overview
Police reported 6,377 crashes involving commercial trucks in Alameda County since 2015: 2,661 people were injured and 121 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly 2 truck crashes every day.
When crashes happen
August has the most truck crashes, 9.3% of the yearly total, while November has the fewest (7.7%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 40.4% of truck crashes, vs 40.2% for California.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out 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
Within this area, I-880 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (14). It is followed by I-580 (4), SR-92 (3) and SR-238 (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%).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 2.5 deaths compared with 1.9 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 94580 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.
- 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.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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) |
|---|---|
| I-880 | 14 |
| I-580 | 4 |
| SR-92 | 3 |
| SR-238 | 2 |
| Fremont Bl | 1 |
| Harder Rd | 1 |
| Hesperian Blvd | 1 |
| Industrial Blvd | 1 |
| Paseo Padre | 1 |
| W Winton Av | 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 94580 at a glance
| Population | 29,420 |
| Density | 3,419 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $110,729 |
| Median home value | $845,845 |
| Home ownership | 72% |
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 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 94580
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 94580?
6,377 truck crashes have been reported in Alameda County since 2015, with 121 deaths and 2,661 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 94580?
I-880 had 14 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 94580 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 94580?
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 94580?
Since 2015, Alameda County has reported 82 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.3% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 94580 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 94580?
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.