ZIP 94591 (Vallejo, CA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 94591: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Solano 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
5.7 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 2.8 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Solano County compares with California
Solano County against California and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Solano County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Solano County | California | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 35.3 | 33.2 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.8 | 3.6 | 3.4 | 22% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.53 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.0% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 1.2× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.1% | 0.9% | 6.2% | 88% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.5% | 23.5% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 7.5% | 6.5% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.2% | 40.2% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 30.8% | 29.1% | 24.8% | same |
Solano County has lower values than California for deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Solano County: 0.1% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (California: 0.9%).
Overview
Police reported 1,839 crashes involving commercial trucks in Solano County since 2015: 989 people were injured and 51 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 2 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in August (10.5% of the year) and are lowest in April (6.9%).
November through March accounts for 39.2% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.2% in California.
The busiest hour is 6–7 am, with 7.2% 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-80 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (8). Next come SR-29 (3), Lake Herman Rd (2) and Central Wy (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 36 crashes, 2.0% of the total, against 1.6% across California.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in April (17% of them).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 5.7 deaths compared with 2.8 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 94591 fleets
- Build extra time into August routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to I-80 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Waste haulers: April is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Solano County.
- 25.5% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above California; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Solano County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-80 | 8 |
| SR-29 | 3 |
| Lake Herman Rd | 2 |
| Central Wy | 1 |
| I-680 | 1 |
| Pacheco Blvd | 1 |
| SR-221 | 1 |
| SR-37 | 1 |
| SR-4 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Solano County) |
|---|---|
| I-80 | 8 |
| Sr-37 W/B | 6 |
| Rt80/.5M W Lagoon Valley Rd | 5 |
| Broadway St/Sereno Dr | 4 |
| Rt113/ Midway Rd | 4 |
| Rt80 Wb/.5M E Suisun Valley Rd | 4 |
| Sonoma Bl/Mini Dr | 3 |
| Rt80/500Ft E Davis St | 3 |
ZIP 94591 at a glance
| Population | 58,193 |
| Density | 1,065 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $104,550 |
| Median home value | $628,167 |
| Home ownership | 67% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Solano 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 | — | 3.3 |
| 2000s | 120 | +11920% | 5.3 |
| 2010s | 144 | +20% | 2.6 |
| 2020s | 152 | +5% | 4.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 1 a year in the 1990s and 152 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 2.8 a year in 2016–19, 4.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 94591
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 94591?
1,839 truck crashes have been reported in Solano County since 2015, with 51 deaths and 989 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 94591?
NHTSA data shows I-80 with 8 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 94591 since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 94591?
August has the most truck crashes in Solano County, 10.5% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 94591?
Since 2015, Solano County has reported 36 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.0% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 94591 compare with California for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 35.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Solano County, vs 33.2 for California.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 94591?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.