ZIP 94803 (El Sobrante, CA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 94803: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Contra Costa 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
3.3 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 3.1 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Contra Costa County compares with California
Contra Costa County against California and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Contra Costa County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Contra Costa County | California | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 17.7 | 33.2 | 49.7 | 47% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.1 | 3.6 | 3.4 | 14% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.48 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.6% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 1.6× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.1% | 0.9% | 6.2% | 86% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.3% | 23.5% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 7.3% | 6.5% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.8% | 40.2% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 27.3% | 29.1% | 24.8% | same |
Contra Costa County sits below California on crashes per 100k residents / yr, 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).
The headline for Contra Costa County: 1 in 38 crashes involve a garbage truck (60 since 2015), vs 1.6% across California.
Overview
Contra Costa County has recorded 2,377 truck crashes since 2015, with 1,171 people injured and 73 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 2 days.
When crashes happen
August has the most truck crashes, 10.1% of the yearly total, while November has the fewest (7.3%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 40.8% of truck crashes, against 40.2% across California.
More truck crashes happen at 8–9 am than at any other hour (7.8%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.1% of truck crashes, compared with 0.9% in California.
Where crashes happen
I-80 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 94803 with 21 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by I-580 (2), Bancroft Way (1) and College Ave (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 60 of the truck crashes here, or 2.5%, compared with 1.6% in California.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in February (15%).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 3.3, vs 3.1 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 94803 fleets
- Review driver schedules for August, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use I-80, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at February schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- 26.3% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above California; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Contra Costa County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-80 | 21 |
| I-580 | 2 |
| Bancroft Way | 1 |
| College Ave | 1 |
| Cutting Blvd | 1 |
| Giant Rd | 1 |
| Powell St | 1 |
| Reliez Valley Rd | 1 |
| Richmond Pkwy | 1 |
| SR-24 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Contra Costa County) |
|---|---|
| SR-4 | 21 |
| I-680 | 14 |
| Sr-4 W/B | 8 |
| Sr-4 E/B | 5 |
| Richmond Pkwy/Pittsburg Av | 5 |
| Clayton Rd | 4 |
| I-80 | 4 |
| Sr160 Sb/1500Ft N Wilbur Av | 3 |
ZIP 94803 at a glance
| Population | 27,659 |
| Density | 833 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $118,447 |
| Median home value | $784,330 |
| Home ownership | 73% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Contra Costa 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 | — | — | 4.8 |
| 2000s | 123 | — | 4.4 |
| 2010s | 176 | +43% | 3.7 |
| 2020s | 207 | +17% | 6.2 |
In the 2000s about 123 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 207. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 5.8 a year in 2016–19 and 6.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 94803
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 94803?
2,377 truck crashes have been reported in Contra Costa County since 2015, with 73 deaths and 1,171 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 94803?
Since 2015, I-80 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 94803: 21.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 94803?
August has the most truck crashes in Contra Costa County, 10.1% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 94803?
Garbage trucks were involved in 60 reported crashes in Contra Costa County since 2015 (2.5% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 94803 compare with California?
The yearly rate is 17.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Contra Costa County, vs 33.2 for California.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 94803?
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.