ZIP 95618 (Davis, CA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 95618: 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 |
Compared with California, Yolo County is lower 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% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (California: 0.9%).
Overview
Since 2015, 1,189 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Yolo County. They injured 513 people and killed 38.
That averages about one truck crash every 4 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
August has the most truck crashes, 11.7% of the yearly total, while February has the fewest (6.2%).
November through March accounts for 35.4% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.2% in California.
By time of day, 7–8 am stands out 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
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 95618 is I-80, with 7 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: US-50 (4), I-5 (3) and Industrial Blvd (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 21 crashes, 1.8% of the total, against 1.6% across California.
Their busiest month is July, with 29% of garbage-truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 95618 fleets
- Review driver schedules for August, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along I-80; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at July schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 25.3% of truck crashes here, more than California; adjust start times where you can.
- 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 Yolo County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-80 | 7 |
| US-50 | 4 |
| I-5 | 3 |
| Industrial Blvd | 2 |
| CR-31 | 1 |
| CR-98 | 1 |
| CR-COUNTY Rd 102 | 1 |
| CR-E7 County Rd 98 | 1 |
| CR-PEDRICK Rd | 1 |
| CR-SPARKLING Ln | 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 95618 at a glance
| Population | 26,267 |
| Density | 316 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $115,591 |
| Median home value | $862,209 |
| Home ownership | 56% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 61 a year in the 2000s and 106 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 4.0 a year in 2016–19, 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 95618
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 95618?
1,189 truck crashes have been reported in Yolo County since 2015, with 38 deaths and 513 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 95618?
I-80 had 7 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 95618 since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 95618?
The worst month is August: 11.7% of truck crashes in Yolo County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 95618?
Since 2015, Yolo County has reported 21 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.8% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 95618 compared with California?
Yolo County records 46.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 33.2 across California.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 95618?
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.