ZIP 95471 (Rio Nido, CA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 95471: 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 garbage-truck share of crashes is 3.3%, against 1.6% for California.
Overview
Sonoma County has recorded 1,502 truck crashes since 2015, with 778 people injured and 43 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 3 days.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 10.5% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (7.4%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 38.1% of truck crashes, against 40.2% across 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
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 95471 happened on CR-RIVER Rd (1), River Rd (1), River Road (1) and US-101 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
50 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.3% share (California: 1.6%).
Garbage-truck crashes peak in March (18% of them).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 6.2 deaths compared with 3.0 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 95471 fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Sonoma County.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in March; review collection routes for that month.
- 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
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 Sonoma County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-RIVER Rd | 1 |
| River Rd | 1 |
| River Road | 1 |
| US-101 | 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 95471 at a glance
| Population | 394 |
| Density | 43 per sq mi |
| Median home value | $622,677 |
| Home ownership | 76% |
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 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 95471
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 95471?
Sonoma County has had 1,502 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 778 people and killing 43.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 95471?
October has the most truck crashes in Sonoma County, 10.5% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 95471?
Since 2015, Sonoma County has reported 50 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.3% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 95471 compare with California?
The yearly rate is 27.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Sonoma County, vs 33.2 for California.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 95471?
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.