ZIP 95688 (Vacaville, CA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 95688: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Solano 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
5.7 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 2.8 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Solano County compares with California
Solano County against California and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Solano County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Solano County | California | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 35.3 | 33.2 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.8 | 3.6 | 3.4 | 22% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.53 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.0% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 1.2× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.1% | 0.9% | 6.2% | 88% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.5% | 23.5% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 7.5% | 6.5% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.2% | 40.2% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 30.8% | 29.1% | 24.8% | same |
Solano County sits below California on 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).
Solano County at a glance: 0.1% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 0.9% across California.
Overview
Police reported 1,839 crashes involving commercial trucks in Solano County since 2015: 989 people were injured and 51 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 2 days.
When crashes happen
August has the most truck crashes, 10.5% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (6.9%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 39.2% of truck crashes, against 40.2% across California.
By time of day, 6–7 am stands out with 7.2% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (California: 0.9%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 95688 is I-80, with 6 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: SR-128 (2), Dixon Ave W (1) and Gibson Canyon Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 36 of the truck crashes here, or 2.0%, compared with 1.6% in California.
Their busiest month is April, with 17% of garbage-truck crashes.
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 5.7, vs 2.8 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 95688 fleets
- Build extra time into August routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to I-80 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at April schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 25.5% 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 Solano County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-80 | 6 |
| SR-128 | 2 |
| Dixon Ave W | 1 |
| Gibson Canyon Rd | 1 |
| I-505 | 1 |
| Peabody Rd | 1 |
| Putah Creek Rd | 1 |
| Vanden Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Solano County) |
|---|---|
| I-80 | 8 |
| Sr-37 W/B | 6 |
| Rt80/.5M W Lagoon Valley Rd | 5 |
| Broadway St/Sereno Dr | 4 |
| Rt113/ Midway Rd | 4 |
| Rt80 Wb/.5M E Suisun Valley Rd | 4 |
| Sonoma Bl/Mini Dr | 3 |
| Rt80/500Ft E Davis St | 3 |
ZIP 95688 at a glance
| Population | 40,201 |
| Density | 169 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $118,186 |
| Median home value | $686,496 |
| Home ownership | 71% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Solano 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 | — | 3.3 |
| 2000s | 120 | +11920% | 5.3 |
| 2010s | 144 | +20% | 2.6 |
| 2020s | 152 | +5% | 4.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 1 a year in the 1990s and 152 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 2.8 a year in 2016–19 and 4.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 95688
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 95688?
1,839 truck crashes have been reported in Solano County since 2015, with 51 deaths and 989 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 95688?
I-80 had 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 95688 since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 95688?
Truck crashes in Solano County peak in August, with 10.5% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 95688?
36 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Solano County since 2015, 2.0% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 95688 compare with California for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Solano County has 35.3 truck crashes a year; California has 33.2.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 95688?
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.