ZIP 94610 (Oakland, CA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 94610: 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 Alameda County: 0.1% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 0.9% in California.
Overview
Police reported 6,377 crashes involving commercial trucks in Alameda County since 2015: 2,661 people were injured and 121 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about 2 truck crashes a day.
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.
0.1% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 0.9% across California.
Where crashes happen
I-80 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 94610 with 12 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: I-880 (10), US-101 (2) and 16th St (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%).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 2.5 deaths compared with 1.9 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 94610 fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Alameda County.
- Where you can, review stops along I-80; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Waste haulers: February is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Alameda County.
- 25.5% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above California; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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-80 | 12 |
| I-880 | 10 |
| US-101 | 2 |
| 16th St | 1 |
| 5th Street | 1 |
| 7th St | 1 |
| Bancroft Way | 1 |
| Brannan St | 1 |
| College Ave | 1 |
| Ellis St | 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 94610 at a glance
| Population | 32,628 |
| Density | 6,024 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $134,507 |
| Median home value | $1,361,579 |
| Home ownership | 38% |
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 94610
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 94610?
Since 2015, 6,377 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Alameda County (2,661 injured, 121 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 94610?
Since 2015, I-80 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 94610: 12.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 94610?
August has the most truck crashes in Alameda County, 9.3% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 94610?
Garbage trucks were involved in 82 reported crashes in Alameda County since 2015 (1.3% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 94610 compared with California?
Alameda County records 34.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 33.2 across California.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 94610?
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.