ZIP 95403 (Santa Rosa, CA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 95403: 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. It runs above California on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Sonoma County: 1 in 30 garbage-truck share of crashes is 3.3%, against 1.6% for California.
Overview
Police reported 1,502 crashes involving commercial trucks in Sonoma County since 2015: 778 people were injured and 43 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly 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.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, with 8.8% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.4% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (California: 0.9%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-12 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (5). After it: River Rd (2), Todd Rd (2) and US-101 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 50 of the truck crashes here, or 3.3%, compared with 1.6% in California.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in March (18%).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 6.2 deaths compared with 3.0 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 95403 fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Sonoma County.
- Check whether your routes use SR-12, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 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.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 | 5 |
| River Rd | 2 |
| Todd Rd | 2 |
| US-101 | 2 |
| CR-RIVER Rd | 1 |
| Fulton Rd | 1 |
| Montecito Blvd | 1 |
| Occidental Rd | 1 |
| Petrified Forest 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 95403 at a glance
| Population | 45,806 |
| Density | 821 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $98,191 |
| Median home value | $681,784 |
| Home ownership | 55% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 1 to 119. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 4.5 a year in 2016–19, 2.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 95403
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 95403?
Since 2015, 1,502 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Sonoma County (778 injured, 43 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 95403?
SR-12 had 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 95403 since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 95403?
October has the most truck crashes in Sonoma County, 10.5% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 95403?
Garbage trucks were involved in 50 reported crashes in Sonoma County since 2015 (3.3% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 95403 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 95403?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.