ZIP 94618 (Oakland, CA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 94618: 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% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 0.9% across California.
Overview
Alameda County has recorded 6,377 truck crashes since 2015, with 2,661 people injured and 121 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about 2 truck crashes a day.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in August (9.3% of the year) and are lowest in November (7.7%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 40.4% of truck crashes, vs 40.2% for California.
More truck crashes happen at 11 am–12 pm than at any other hour (6.7%).
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 94618 with 15 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come I-880 (8), 5th Street (1) and Bancroft Way (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
82 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.3% share (California: 1.6%).
Garbage-truck crashes peak in February (11% of them).
They recorded 2.5 deaths per 100 crashes, against 1.9 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 94618 fleets
- Build extra time into August routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use I-80, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in February; review collection routes for that month.
- Morning starts matter: 25.5% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than California.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 | 15 |
| I-880 | 8 |
| 5th Street | 1 |
| Bancroft Way | 1 |
| College Ave | 1 |
| Cutting Blvd | 1 |
| I-580 | 1 |
| Merriewood Dr | 1 |
| Powell St | 1 |
| Reliez Valley Rd | 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 94618 at a glance
| Population | 16,958 |
| Density | 2,702 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $201,780 |
| Median home value | $1,777,544 |
| Home ownership | 67% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 363 a year in the 2000s and 520 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 8.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 6.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 94618
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 94618?
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 94618?
I-80 had 15 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 94618 since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 94618?
The worst month is August: 9.3% of truck crashes in Alameda County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 94618?
Since 2015, Alameda County has reported 82 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.3% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 94618 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 94618?
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.