ZIP 95673 (Rio Linda, CA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 95673: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Sacramento 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
6.1 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 3.4 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Sacramento County compares with California
Sacramento County against California and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Sacramento County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Sacramento County | California | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 29.1 | 33.2 | 49.7 | 12% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.4 | 3.6 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.44 | 0.44 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.2% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 1.4× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.1% | 0.9% | 6.2% | 94% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.1% | 23.5% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 9.3% | 6.5% | 13.8% | 1.4× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.6% | 40.2% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 26.1% | 29.1% | 24.8% | 10% below the state |
Sacramento County has lower values than California for crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and after dark. It stands out for higher garbage-truck share, morning rush (6–10 am) and in rain, sleet or snow.
The headline for Sacramento County: 0.1% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 0.9% in California.
Overview
Sacramento County has recorded 5,358 truck crashes since 2015, with 2,356 people injured and 178 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about 1 truck crash a day.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 9.5% of truck crashes; the quietest is November at 7.4%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 39.6% of truck crashes, vs 40.2% for California.
The busiest hour is 7–8 am, with 7.0% of truck crashes.
0.1% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 0.9% across California.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 95673 is I-5, with 13 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come I-80 (12), US-50 (6) and SR-99 (4).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 123 crashes, 2.3% of the total, against 1.6% across California.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in December (12%).
They recorded 6.1 deaths per 100 crashes, against 3.4 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 95673 fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along I-5; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in December; review collection routes for that month.
- Morning starts matter: 26.1% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than California.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Sacramento County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-5 | 13 |
| I-80 | 12 |
| US-50 | 6 |
| SR-99 | 4 |
| Industrial Blvd | 2 |
| Watt Ave | 2 |
| Alhambra Blvd | 1 |
| Alta Arden Expressway | 1 |
| Arcade Blvd | 1 |
| Auburn Blvd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Sacramento County) |
|---|---|
| I-5 | 16 |
| Us-50 E/B | 15 |
| Sr-99 N/B | 14 |
| Sr-99 S/B | 13 |
| Sunrise Blvd | 10 |
| Us-50 W/B | 10 |
| Madison Ave | 7 |
| I-80 | 7 |
ZIP 95673 at a glance
| Population | 16,512 |
| Density | 392 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $95,824 |
| Median home value | $459,449 |
| Home ownership | 72% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Sacramento 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 | — | 8.3 |
| 2000s | 307 | +30620% | 8.7 |
| 2010s | 386 | +26% | 8.8 |
| 2020s | 478 | +24% | 12.6 |
In the 1990s about 1 truck crash a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 478. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 14.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 12.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 95673
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 95673?
Sacramento County has had 5,358 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 2,356 people and killing 178.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 95673?
I-5 had 13 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 95673 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 95673?
The worst month is October: 9.5% of truck crashes in Sacramento County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 95673?
123 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Sacramento County since 2015, 2.3% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 95673 compare with California?
Per 100,000 residents, Sacramento County has 29.1 truck crashes a year; California has 33.2.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 95673?
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.