ZIP 95472 (Sebastopol, CA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 95472: 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 has lower values than California for 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).
What stands out in Sonoma County: 1 in 30 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 3.3%, vs 1.6% in California.
Overview
Since 2015, 1,502 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Sonoma County. They injured 778 people and killed 43.
That averages about one truck crash every 3 days in fully reported years.
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
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 95472 is SR-12, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes 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.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in March (18%).
They recorded 6.2 deaths per 100 crashes, against 3.0 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 95472 fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 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.
- 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 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 |
| Occidental Rd | 1 |
| River Road | 1 |
| SR-116 | 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 95472 at a glance
| Population | 28,747 |
| Density | 158 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $108,925 |
| Median home value | $1,024,132 |
| Home ownership | 73% |
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 95472
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 95472?
Sonoma County has had 1,502 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 778 people and killing 43.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 95472?
NHTSA data shows SR-12 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 95472 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 95472?
October has the most truck crashes in Sonoma County, 10.5% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 95472?
Garbage trucks were involved in 50 reported crashes in Sonoma County since 2015 (3.3% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 95472 compared with California?
The yearly rate is 27.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Sonoma County, vs 33.2 for California.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 95472?
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.