ZIP 95124 (San Jose, CA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 95124: 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.
What stands out in Santa Clara County: 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
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.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out 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
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 95124 is US-101, with 10 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: SR-17 (6), I-280 (3) and Monterey Rd (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 69 crashes, 2.3% of the total, against 1.6% across 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 95124 fleets
- Review driver schedules for August, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 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.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 26.2% of truck crashes here, more than California; adjust start times where you can.
- 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 Santa Clara County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-101 | 10 |
| SR-17 | 6 |
| I-280 | 3 |
| Monterey Rd | 3 |
| Camden Ave | 2 |
| CR-HICKS Rd | 1 |
| Central Expy | 1 |
| Fontanelle Ct | 1 |
| I-680 | 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 95124 at a glance
| Population | 52,096 |
| Density | 3,053 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $185,926 |
| Median home value | $1,667,139 |
| Home ownership | 71% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 1 a year in the 1990s and 226 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. 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 95124
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 95124?
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 95124?
Since 2015, US-101 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 95124: 10.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 95124?
August has the most truck crashes in Santa Clara County, 9.5% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 95124?
Garbage trucks were involved in 69 reported crashes in Santa Clara County since 2015 (2.3% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 95124 compare with California for truck crashes?
Santa Clara County records 13.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 33.2 across California.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 95124?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.