ZIP 95206 (Stockton, CA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 95206: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in San Joaquin 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
4.3 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 3.7 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How San Joaquin County compares with California
San Joaquin County against California and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where San Joaquin County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | San Joaquin County | California | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 66.6 | 33.2 | 49.7 | 2.0× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.7 | 3.6 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.47 | 0.44 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.1% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 30% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.1% | 0.9% | 6.2% | 84% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.0% | 23.5% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 5.9% | 6.5% | 13.8% | 10% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 37.8% | 40.2% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 28.3% | 29.1% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with California, San Joaquin County is lower on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr.
The headline for San Joaquin County: 0.1% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 0.9% in California.
Overview
Police reported 6,266 crashes involving commercial trucks in San Joaquin County since 2015: 3,001 people were injured and 228 were killed.
That averages about 1 truck crash a day in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in August (9.9% of the year) and are lowest in February (6.8%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 37.8% of truck crashes, against 40.2% across California.
By time of day, 7–8 am stands out with 7.1% of truck crashes.
0.1% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 0.9% across California.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 95206 is SR-4, with 17 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by SR-99 (12), I-5 (11) and French Camp Rd (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 75 crashes, 1.2% of the total, against 1.6% across California.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in October (16%).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 4.3 deaths compared with 3.7 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 95206 fleets
- Build extra time into August routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use SR-4, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in October; review collection routes for that month.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in San Joaquin County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-4 | 17 |
| SR-99 | 12 |
| I-5 | 11 |
| French Camp Rd | 2 |
| I-205 | 2 |
| West Ln | 2 |
| Arch Airport Rd | 1 |
| Budd Place | 1 |
| CR-MARIPOSA Rd | 1 |
| Center St | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (San Joaquin County) |
|---|---|
| Sr-99 S/B | 23 |
| Sr-99 N/B | 21 |
| I-5 | 16 |
| Sr-4 W/B | 14 |
| SR-99 | 12 |
| Sr-120 E/B | 11 |
| SR-4 | 11 |
| SR-12 | 10 |
ZIP 95206 at a glance
| Population | 68,558 |
| Density | 199 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $83,432 |
| Median home value | $419,191 |
| Home ownership | 60% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in San Joaquin 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 | 2 | — | 12.8 |
| 2000s | 315 | +15665% | 12.0 |
| 2010s | 434 | +38% | 11.6 |
| 2020s | 561 | +29% | 19.0 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 2 to 561. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 14.2 a year in 2016–19, 19.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 95206
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 95206?
Since 2015, 6,266 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in San Joaquin County (3,001 injured, 228 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 95206?
SR-4 had 17 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 95206 since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 95206?
The worst month is August: 9.9% of truck crashes in San Joaquin County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 95206?
Garbage trucks were involved in 75 reported crashes in San Joaquin County since 2015 (1.2% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 95206 compared with California?
The yearly rate is 66.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in San Joaquin County, vs 33.2 for California.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 95206?
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.