ZIP 95605 (West Sacramento, CA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 95605: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Yolo 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
21 of 1,189 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Yolo County compares with California
Yolo County against California and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Yolo County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Yolo County | California | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 46.0 | 33.2 | 49.7 | 1.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.1 | 3.6 | 3.4 | 14% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.43 | 0.44 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.6% | 1.6% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 0.9% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.3% | 23.5% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 5.2% | 6.5% | 13.8% | 20% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 35.4% | 40.2% | 41.9% | 12% below the state |
| After dark | 28.6% | 29.1% | 24.8% | same |
Yolo County sits below California on deaths per 100 crashes, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Yolo County: 0.0% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 0.9% across California.
Overview
Since 2015, 1,189 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Yolo County. They injured 513 people and killed 38.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 4 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is August with 11.7% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 6.2%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 35.4% of truck crashes, against 40.2% across California.
The busiest hour is 7–8 am, with 7.7% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.0% of truck crashes, compared with 0.9% in California.
Where crashes happen
I-5 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 95605 with 17 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: I-80 (10), SR-99 (7) and US-50 (7).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 21 of the truck crashes here, or 1.8%, compared with 1.6% in California.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in July (29%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 95605 fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Yolo County.
- Where you can, review stops along I-5; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in July; review collection routes for that month.
- 25.3% 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
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Yolo County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-5 | 17 |
| I-80 | 10 |
| SR-99 | 7 |
| US-50 | 7 |
| Florin Rd | 2 |
| Industrial Blvd | 2 |
| Watt Ave | 2 |
| 24th St | 1 |
| 33rd St | 1 |
| Alhambra Blvd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Yolo County) |
|---|---|
| I-5 | 5 |
| Us-50 E/B | 5 |
| County Road 98 | 4 |
| Harbor Blvd | 4 |
| Rt80/1M W Enterprise Bl | 3 |
| Rt80/.2M W Reed Av Uc | 3 |
| Rt80 Eb/.1M E Richards Bl | 3 |
| Rt113/164Ft N Front St | 3 |
ZIP 95605 at a glance
| Population | 14,896 |
| Density | 1,475 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $71,924 |
| Median home value | $431,802 |
| Home ownership | 43% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Yolo 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 | — | — | 2.2 |
| 2000s | 61 | — | 2.4 |
| 2010s | 82 | +35% | 3.2 |
| 2020s | 106 | +29% | 1.6 |
In the 2000s about 61 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 106. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 4.0 a year in 2016–19 and 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 95605
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 95605?
Yolo County has had 1,189 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 513 people and killing 38.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 95605?
Since 2015, I-5 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 95605: 17.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 95605?
The worst month is August: 11.7% of truck crashes in Yolo County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 95605?
Garbage trucks were involved in 21 reported crashes in Yolo County since 2015 (1.8% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 95605 compared with California?
Per 100,000 residents, Yolo County has 46.0 truck crashes a year; California has 33.2.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 95605?
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.