ZIP 95054 (Santa Clara, CA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 95054: 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. Where it is higher: garbage-truck share, morning rush (6–10 am) and in rain, sleet or snow.
Santa Clara County at a glance: 0.1% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 0.9% across California.
Overview
Police reported 2,945 crashes involving commercial trucks in Santa Clara County since 2015: 1,158 people were injured and 97 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about 1 truck crash a day.
When crashes happen
The worst month is August with 9.5% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 7.0%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 40.3% of truck crashes, against 40.2% across California.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, with 7.8% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.1% of truck crashes, compared with 0.9% in California.
Where crashes happen
US-101 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 95054 with 12 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come I-680 (4), I-280 (3) and Boyce Rd (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 69 of the truck crashes here, or 2.3%, compared with 1.6% in California.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in April (16% of them).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 9.0 deaths compared with 3.3 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 95054 fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Santa Clara County.
- Where you can, review stops along US-101; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in April; review collection routes for that month.
- Morning starts matter: 26.2% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than California.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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) |
|---|---|
| US-101 | 12 |
| I-680 | 4 |
| I-280 | 3 |
| Boyce Rd | 2 |
| Camden Ave | 1 |
| Caribbean Dr | 1 |
| Central Expy | 1 |
| Cherry St | 1 |
| Grant Rd | 1 |
| I-880 | 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 95054 at a glance
| Population | 25,704 |
| Density | 1,545 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $207,895 |
| Median home value | $1,490,024 |
| Home ownership | 33% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 1 truck crash a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 226. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 8.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 8.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 95054
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 95054?
Since 2015, 2,945 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Santa Clara County (1,158 injured, 97 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 95054?
US-101 had 12 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 95054 since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 95054?
The worst month is August: 9.5% of truck crashes in Santa Clara County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 95054?
69 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Santa Clara County since 2015, 2.3% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 95054 compared with California?
Per 100,000 residents, Santa Clara County has 13.5 truck crashes a year; California has 33.2.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 95054?
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.