ZIP 94705 (Berkeley, CA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 94705: 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 runs above California on morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Alameda County: 0.1% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (California: 0.9%).
Overview
Since 2015, 6,377 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Alameda County. They injured 2,661 people and killed 121.
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%).
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-80 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 94705 with 17 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come I-880 (7), 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.
Their busiest month is February, with 11% of garbage-truck crashes.
They recorded 2.5 deaths per 100 crashes, against 1.9 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 94705 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.
- 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 | 17 |
| I-880 | 7 |
| 5th Street | 1 |
| Bancroft Way | 1 |
| College Ave | 1 |
| Cutting Blvd | 1 |
| Giant Rd | 1 |
| I-580 | 1 |
| I-680 | 1 |
| Merriewood Dr | 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 94705 at a glance
| Population | 13,991 |
| Density | 1,598 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $167,970 |
| Median home value | $1,882,508 |
| Home ownership | 59% |
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 94705
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 94705?
Alameda County has had 6,377 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 2,661 people and killing 121.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 94705?
I-80 had 17 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 94705 since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 94705?
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 94705?
82 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Alameda County since 2015, 1.3% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 94705 compare with California?
Alameda County records 34.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 33.2 across California.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 94705?
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.