ZIP 94956 (Point Reyes Station, CA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 94956: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Marin 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
21 of 487 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Marin County compares with California
Marin County against California and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Marin County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Marin County | California | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 16.3 | 33.2 | 49.7 | 51% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.3 | 3.6 | 3.4 | 1.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.37 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 16% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.1% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 2.5× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.4% | 0.9% | 6.2% | 54% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 31.7% | 23.5% | 23.7% | 1.3× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 8.7% | 6.5% | 13.8% | 1.3× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.4% | 40.2% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 16.3% | 29.1% | 24.8% | 44% below the state |
Compared with California, Marin County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Marin County: 1 in 24 crashes involve a garbage truck (21 since 2015), vs 1.6% across California.
Overview
Marin County has recorded 487 truck crashes since 2015, with 182 people injured and 20 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 9 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in May (10.1% of the year) and are lowest in April (5.7%).
November through March accounts for 43.4% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.2% in California.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, with 11.7% of truck crashes.
0.4% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 0.9% across California.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 94956 since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-1 (2) and Point Reyes Petaluma Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 21 crashes, 4.3% of the total, against 1.6% across California.
Their busiest month is December, with 19% of garbage-truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 94956 fleets
- Review driver schedules for May, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in December; review collection routes for that month.
- Morning starts matter: 31.7% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than California.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Marin County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-1 | 2 |
| Point Reyes Petaluma Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Marin County) |
|---|---|
| Us-101 S/B | 9 |
| Bel Marin Keys Bl/Nave Dr | 2 |
| Caledonia St/Pine St | 2 |
| Chileno Valley Rd | 2 |
| N. Knoll Rd | 2 |
| Novato Bl/.4Mi W Of Copper Hill Wy | 2 |
| Rt101/.1M S Alameda Del Prado | 2 |
| Rt101/.1M S San Antonio Rd | 2 |
ZIP 94956 at a glance
| Population | 1,080 |
| Density | 12 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $82,205 |
| Median home value | $1,657,956 |
| Home ownership | 65% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Marin 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 | — | — | 1.2 |
| 2000s | 33 | — | 0.8 |
| 2010s | 43 | +29% | 0.8 |
| 2020s | 38 | -12% | 1.2 |
From the 2000s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 33 to 38. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 1.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 94956
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 94956?
Since 2015, 487 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Marin County (182 injured, 20 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 94956?
The worst month is May: 10.1% of truck crashes in Marin County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 94956?
Garbage trucks were involved in 21 reported crashes in Marin County since 2015 (4.3% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 94956 compare with California for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 16.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Marin County, vs 33.2 for California.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 94956?
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.