ZIP 94951 (Penngrove, CA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 94951: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Sonoma 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
6.2 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 3.0 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Sonoma County compares with California
Sonoma County against California and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Sonoma County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Sonoma County | California | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 27.0 | 33.2 | 49.7 | 19% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.0 | 3.6 | 3.4 | 17% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.50 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.3% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 2.0× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.4% | 0.9% | 6.2% | 62% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 28.5% | 23.5% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 8.7% | 6.5% | 13.8% | 1.3× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 38.1% | 40.2% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 17.6% | 29.1% | 24.8% | 40% below the state |
Sonoma County has lower values than California for crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above California on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
Sonoma County at a glance: 1 in 30 garbage-truck share of crashes is 3.3%, against 1.6% for California.
Overview
Police reported 1,502 crashes involving commercial trucks in Sonoma County since 2015: 778 people were injured and 43 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 3 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in October (10.5% of the year) and are lowest in April (7.4%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 38.1% of truck crashes, vs 40.2% for California.
More truck crashes happen at 8–9 am than at any other hour (8.8%).
Road surface: 0.4% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (California: 0.9%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-116 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (6). Next come SR-12 (5), Todd Rd (2) and US-101 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 50 crashes, 3.3% of the total, against 1.6% across California.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in March (18% of them).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 6.2 deaths compared with 3.0 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 94951 fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to SR-116 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Waste haulers: March is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Sonoma County.
- 28.5% 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 Sonoma County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-116 | 6 |
| SR-12 | 5 |
| Todd Rd | 2 |
| US-101 | 2 |
| CR-ADOBE Road | 1 |
| CR-OLD Adobe Rd | 1 |
| CR-PEPPER Rd | 1 |
| Canfield Rd | 1 |
| Lakeville Road | 1 |
| Stony Point Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Sonoma County) |
|---|---|
| Us-101 S/B | 10 |
| US-101 | 8 |
| Lakeville Road | 5 |
| Us-101 N/B | 4 |
| SR-37 | 3 |
| SR-116 | 3 |
| Rt116/Green Valley Rd | 3 |
| Rt101/300Ft N Steele Ln | 3 |
ZIP 94951 at a glance
| Population | 3,294 |
| Density | 99 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $106,332 |
| Median home value | $1,208,469 |
| Home ownership | 71% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Sonoma 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 | 1 | — | 4.5 |
| 2000s | 72 | +7070% | 3.0 |
| 2010s | 122 | +69% | 3.1 |
| 2020s | 119 | -2% | 2.8 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 1 to 119. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 4.5 a year in 2016–19, 2.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 94951
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 94951?
1,502 truck crashes have been reported in Sonoma County since 2015, with 43 deaths and 778 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 94951?
NHTSA data shows SR-116 with 6 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 94951 since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 94951?
October has the most truck crashes in Sonoma County, 10.5% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 94951?
50 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Sonoma County since 2015, 3.3% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 94951 compare with California?
Sonoma County records 27.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 33.2 across California.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 94951?
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.