ZIP 95320 (Escalon, CA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 95320: 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.
The headline for San Joaquin County: 0.1% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (California: 0.9%).
Overview
Since 2015, 6,266 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in San Joaquin County. They injured 3,001 people and killed 228.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly 1 truck crash every day.
When crashes happen
The worst month is August with 9.9% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 6.8%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 37.8% of truck crashes, vs 40.2% for California.
By time of day, 7–8 am stands out with 7.1% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (California: 0.9%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 95320 is SR-120, with 5 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come SR-99 (4), Lone Tree Rd (2) and SR-108 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 75 of the truck crashes here, or 1.2%, compared with 1.6% in California.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in October (16%).
They recorded 4.3 deaths per 100 crashes, against 3.7 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 95320 fleets
- Build extra time into August routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to SR-120 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in October; review collection routes for that month.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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) |
|---|---|
| SR-120 | 5 |
| SR-99 | 4 |
| Lone Tree Rd | 2 |
| SR-108 | 2 |
| SR-4 | 2 |
| Arthur Rd | 1 |
| Hwy-120 | 1 |
| Jack Tone Rd | 1 |
| Mchenry Ave | 1 |
| Moffat Bl | 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 95320 at a glance
| Population | 13,500 |
| Density | 59 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $82,572 |
| Median home value | $530,003 |
| Home ownership | 71% |
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 95320
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 95320?
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 95320?
SR-120 had 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 95320 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 95320?
The worst month is August: 9.9% of truck crashes in San Joaquin County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 95320?
75 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in San Joaquin County since 2015, 1.2% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 95320 compare with California?
San Joaquin County records 66.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 33.2 across California.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 95320?
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.