ZIP 95240 (Lodi, CA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 95240: 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 |
San Joaquin County has lower values than California for garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr.
The headline for San Joaquin County: 0.1% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (California: 0.9%).
Overview
San Joaquin County has recorded 6,266 truck crashes since 2015, with 3,001 people injured and 228 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%).
November through March accounts for 37.8% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.2% in California.
More truck crashes happen at 7–8 am than at any other hour (7.1%).
0.1% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 0.9% across California.
Where crashes happen
SR-88 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 95240 with 8 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come SR-99 (6), CR-ALPINE Rd (1) and CR-JACK Tone Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 75 of the truck crashes here, or 1.2%, compared with 1.6% in California.
Their busiest month is October, with 16% of garbage-truck crashes.
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 4.3 deaths compared with 3.7 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 95240 fleets
- Review driver schedules for August, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to SR-88 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at October schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- 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 San Joaquin County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-88 | 8 |
| SR-99 | 6 |
| CR-ALPINE Rd | 1 |
| CR-JACK Tone Rd | 1 |
| Harney Ln | 1 |
| Kennefick Rd | 1 |
| Locust Tree Rd | 1 |
| Mackville 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 95240 at a glance
| Population | 50,517 |
| Density | 286 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $82,137 |
| Median home value | $471,656 |
| Home ownership | 51% |
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 95240
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 95240?
6,266 truck crashes have been reported in San Joaquin County since 2015, with 228 deaths and 3,001 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 95240?
SR-88 had 8 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 95240 since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 95240?
Truck crashes in San Joaquin County peak in August, with 9.9% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 95240?
Since 2015, San Joaquin County has reported 75 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.2% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 95240 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.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 95240?
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.