ZIP 94960 (San Anselmo, CA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 94960: 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 |
Marin County sits below California on crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Marin County: 1 in 24 crashes involve a garbage truck (21 since 2015), vs 1.6% across California.
Overview
Police reported 487 crashes involving commercial trucks in Marin County since 2015: 182 people were injured and 20 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 9 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
May has the most truck crashes, 10.1% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (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.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.4% of truck crashes, compared with 0.9% in California.
Where crashes happen
US-101 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 94960 with 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come 3rd St (1), CR-LUCAS Vly Rd (1) and Fourth St (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 21 crashes, 4.3% of the total, against 1.6% across California.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in December (19% of them).
Route planning tips for ZIP 94960 fleets
- Plan May schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Marin County.
- Look at alternatives to US-101 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal 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.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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) |
|---|---|
| US-101 | 2 |
| 3rd St | 1 |
| CR-LUCAS Vly Rd | 1 |
| Fourth St | 1 |
| I-80 | 1 |
| Loma Linda Ave | 1 |
| Los Ranchitos Rd | 1 |
| SR-1 | 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 94960 at a glance
| Population | 16,232 |
| Density | 1,066 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $185,170 |
| Median home value | $1,681,391 |
| Home ownership | 72% |
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 |
In the 2000s about 33 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 38. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.2 a year in 2016–19, 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 94960
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 94960?
Marin County has had 487 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 182 people and killing 20.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 94960?
NHTSA data shows US-101 with 2 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 94960 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 94960?
May has the most truck crashes in Marin County, 10.1% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 94960?
Since 2015, Marin County has reported 21 garbage-truck crashes, or 4.3% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 94960 compared with California?
Marin County records 16.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 33.2 across California.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 94960?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.