ZIP 95401 (Santa Rosa, CA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 95401: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Sonoma 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
6.2 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 3.0 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Sonoma County compares with California
Sonoma County against California and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Sonoma County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Sonoma County | California | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 27.0 | 33.2 | 49.7 | 19% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.0 | 3.6 | 3.4 | 17% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.50 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.3% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 2.0× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.4% | 0.9% | 6.2% | 62% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 28.5% | 23.5% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 8.7% | 6.5% | 13.8% | 1.3× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 38.1% | 40.2% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 17.6% | 29.1% | 24.8% | 40% below the state |
Sonoma County sits below California on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
Sonoma County at a glance: 1 in 30 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 3.3%, vs 1.6% in California.
Overview
Sonoma County has recorded 1,502 truck crashes since 2015, with 778 people injured and 43 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 3 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 10.5% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 7.4%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 38.1% of truck crashes, vs 40.2% for California.
More truck crashes happen at 8–9 am than at any other hour (8.8%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.4% of truck crashes, compared with 0.9% in California.
Where crashes happen
SR-12 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 95401 with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by CR-RIVER Rd (2), River Rd (2) and Todd Rd (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 50 of the truck crashes here, or 3.3%, compared with 1.6% in California.
Their busiest month is March, with 18% of garbage-truck crashes.
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 6.2, vs 3.0 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 95401 fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Sonoma County.
- Look at alternatives to SR-12 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at March schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- 28.5% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above California; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 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 Sonoma County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-12 | 3 |
| CR-RIVER Rd | 2 |
| River Rd | 2 |
| Todd Rd | 2 |
| US-101 | 2 |
| Canfield Rd | 1 |
| Fulton Rd | 1 |
| Montecito Blvd | 1 |
| Occidental Rd | 1 |
| River Road | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Sonoma County) |
|---|---|
| Us-101 S/B | 10 |
| US-101 | 8 |
| Lakeville Road | 5 |
| Us-101 N/B | 4 |
| SR-37 | 3 |
| SR-116 | 3 |
| Rt116/Green Valley Rd | 3 |
| Rt101/300Ft N Steele Ln | 3 |
ZIP 95401 at a glance
| Population | 36,861 |
| Density | 681 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $93,615 |
| Median home value | $628,075 |
| Home ownership | 54% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Sonoma 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 | 1 | — | 4.5 |
| 2000s | 72 | +7070% | 3.0 |
| 2010s | 122 | +69% | 3.1 |
| 2020s | 119 | -2% | 2.8 |
In the 1990s about 1 truck crash a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 119. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 4.5 a year in 2016–19 and 2.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 95401
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 95401?
Since 2015, 1,502 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Sonoma County (778 injured, 43 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 95401?
NHTSA data shows SR-12 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 95401 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 95401?
Truck crashes in Sonoma County peak in October, with 10.5% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 95401?
50 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Sonoma County since 2015, 3.3% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 95401 compare with California for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Sonoma County has 27.0 truck crashes a year; California has 33.2.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 95401?
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.