ZIP 95014 (Cupertino, CA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 95014: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Santa Clara 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
9.0 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 3.3 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Santa Clara County compares with California
Santa Clara County against California and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Santa Clara County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Santa Clara County | California | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 13.5 | 33.2 | 49.7 | 59% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.3 | 3.6 | 3.4 | 8% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.39 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 11% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.4% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 1.4× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.1% | 0.9% | 6.2% | 85% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.2% | 23.5% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 7.5% | 6.5% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.3% | 40.2% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 24.2% | 29.1% | 24.8% | 17% below the state |
Santa Clara County has lower values than California for crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. It stands out for higher garbage-truck share, morning rush (6–10 am) and in rain, sleet or snow.
Santa Clara County at a glance: 0.1% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (California: 0.9%).
Overview
Police reported 2,945 crashes involving commercial trucks in Santa Clara County since 2015: 1,158 people were injured and 97 were killed.
That averages about 1 truck crash a day in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in August (9.5% of the year) and are lowest in April (7.0%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 40.3% of truck crashes, against 40.2% across California.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 7.8% of truck crashes.
0.1% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 0.9% across California.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 95014 happened on SR-17 (5), US-101 (5), I-280 (2), Black Mountain Rd (1) and Camden Ave (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
69 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.3% share (California: 1.6%).
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in April (16%).
They recorded 9.0 deaths per 100 crashes, against 3.3 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 95014 fleets
- Review driver schedules for August, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Waste haulers: April is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Santa Clara County.
- 26.2% 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 Santa Clara County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-17 | 5 |
| US-101 | 5 |
| I-280 | 2 |
| Black Mountain Rd | 1 |
| Camden Ave | 1 |
| Caribbean Dr | 1 |
| Central Expy | 1 |
| Grant Rd | 1 |
| Lawrence Expy | 1 |
| Montevina Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Santa Clara County) |
|---|---|
| Us-101 N/B | 22 |
| Us-101 S/B | 16 |
| SR-152 | 11 |
| US-101 | 6 |
| Sr-237 W/B | 5 |
| Rt101/Rt25 | 4 |
| Rt152/.6M E El Toro | 4 |
| Sr152 Eb/2M W Dinosaur Point Rd | 3 |
ZIP 95014 at a glance
| Population | 60,932 |
| Density | 946 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $230,913 |
| Median home value | $2,000,001 |
| Home ownership | 59% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Santa Clara 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 | — | 8.5 |
| 2000s | 165 | +16400% | 4.4 |
| 2010s | 254 | +54% | 6.6 |
| 2020s | 226 | -11% | 8.0 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 1 to 226. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 8.0 a year in 2016–19 and 8.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 95014
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 95014?
Since 2015, 2,945 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Santa Clara County (1,158 injured, 97 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 95014?
August has the most truck crashes in Santa Clara County, 9.5% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 95014?
Garbage trucks were involved in 69 reported crashes in Santa Clara County since 2015 (2.3% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 95014 compared with California?
Per 100,000 residents, Santa Clara County has 13.5 truck crashes a year; California has 33.2.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 95014?
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.