ZIP 95304 (Tracy, CA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 95304: 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 runs above California on crashes per 100k residents / yr.
The headline for San Joaquin County: 0.1% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 0.9% across California.
Overview
San Joaquin County has recorded 6,266 truck crashes since 2015, with 3,001 people injured and 228 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about 1 truck crash a day.
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.
The busiest hour is 7–8 am, with 7.1% 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 95304 is I-5, with 10 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come I-205 (7), SR-132 (4) and SR-33 (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 75 crashes, 1.2% of the total, against 1.6% across California.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in October (16% of them).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 4.3, vs 3.7 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 95304 fleets
- Review driver schedules for August, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use I-5, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in October; review collection routes for that month.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 San Joaquin County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-5 | 10 |
| I-205 | 7 |
| SR-132 | 4 |
| SR-33 | 3 |
| Airport Wy | 1 |
| CR-KASSON Rd | 1 |
| Kasson Road | 1 |
| Mt House Pkwy | 1 |
| Perrin Rd | 1 |
| S Bird 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 95304 at a glance
| Population | 15,841 |
| Density | 40 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $115,007 |
| Median home value | $872,346 |
| 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. NHTSA counts 14.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 19.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 95304
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 95304?
San Joaquin County has had 6,266 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 3,001 people and killing 228.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 95304?
NHTSA data shows I-5 with 10 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 95304 since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 95304?
The worst month is August: 9.9% of truck crashes in San Joaquin County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 95304?
75 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in San Joaquin County since 2015, 1.2% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 95304 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 95304?
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.