ZIP 95212 (Stockton, CA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 95212: 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. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr.
What stands out in San Joaquin County: 0.1% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 0.9% in California.
Overview
Since 2015, 6,266 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in San Joaquin County. They injured 3,001 people and killed 228.
In complete reporting years that works out to about 1 truck crash a day.
When crashes happen
The worst month is August with 9.9% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 6.8%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 37.8% of truck crashes, against 40.2% across California.
The busiest hour is 7–8 am, 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
SR-99 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 95212 with 15 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come SR-4 (12), I-5 (9) and SR-88 (7).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 75 of the truck crashes here, or 1.2%, compared with 1.6% in California.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in October (16% of them).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 4.3 deaths compared with 3.7 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 95212 fleets
- Build extra time into August routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use SR-99, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Waste haulers: October is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in San Joaquin County.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 San Joaquin County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-99 | 15 |
| SR-4 | 12 |
| I-5 | 9 |
| SR-88 | 7 |
| Mariposa Rd | 2 |
| West Ln | 2 |
| Budd Place | 1 |
| CR-ALPINE Rd | 1 |
| CR-JACK Tone Rd | 1 |
| CR-MARIPOSA Rd | 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 95212 at a glance
| Population | 28,437 |
| Density | 518 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $111,720 |
| Median home value | $532,869 |
| Home ownership | 78% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 2 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 561. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. 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 95212
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 95212?
San Joaquin County has had 6,266 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 3,001 people and killing 228.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 95212?
SR-99 had 15 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 95212 since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 95212?
Truck crashes in San Joaquin County peak in August, with 9.9% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 95212?
Garbage trucks were involved in 75 reported crashes in San Joaquin County since 2015 (1.2% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 95212 compare with California for truck crashes?
San Joaquin County records 66.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 33.2 across California.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 95212?
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.