ZIP 94602 (Oakland, CA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 94602: 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 stands out for higher morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Alameda County: 0.1% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 0.9% in 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
The worst month is August with 9.3% of truck crashes; the quietest is November at 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.
Road surface: 0.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (California: 0.9%).
Where crashes happen
I-880 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 94602 with 11 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come I-80 (9), 5th Street (1) and Bancroft Way (1).
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%).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 2.5, vs 1.9 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 94602 fleets
- Build extra time into August routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along I-880; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at February schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- 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 Alameda County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-880 | 11 |
| I-80 | 9 |
| 5th Street | 1 |
| Bancroft Way | 1 |
| College Ave | 1 |
| Hesperian Blvd | 1 |
| Merriewood Dr | 1 |
| Powell St | 1 |
| SR-24 | 1 |
| Solano Ave | 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 94602 at a glance
| Population | 31,759 |
| Density | 3,371 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $122,263 |
| Median home value | $1,127,989 |
| Home ownership | 60% |
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. 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 94602
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 94602?
Since 2015, 6,377 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Alameda County (2,661 injured, 121 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 94602?
NHTSA data shows I-880 with 11 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 94602 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 94602?
The worst month is August: 9.3% of truck crashes in Alameda County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 94602?
Garbage trucks were involved in 82 reported crashes in Alameda County since 2015 (1.3% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 94602 compare with California?
The yearly rate is 34.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Alameda County, vs 33.2 for California.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 94602?
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.