ZIP 95691 (West Sacramento, CA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 95691: 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 has lower values than California for deaths per 100 crashes, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr and morning rush (6–10 am).
Yolo County at a glance: 0.0% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (California: 0.9%).
Overview
Yolo County has recorded 1,189 truck crashes since 2015, with 513 people injured and 38 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 4 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in August (11.7% of the year) and are lowest in February (6.2%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 35.4% of truck crashes, vs 40.2% for California.
More truck crashes happen at 7–8 am than at any other hour (7.7%).
Road surface: 0.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (California: 0.9%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-5 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (16). After it: I-80 (12), US-50 (5) and SR-99 (4).
Garbage & waste trucks
21 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.8% share (California: 1.6%).
Garbage-truck crashes peak in July (29% of them).
Route planning tips for ZIP 95691 fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Yolo County.
- Look at alternatives to I-5 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 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
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
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 | 16 |
| I-80 | 12 |
| US-50 | 5 |
| SR-99 | 4 |
| Industrial Blvd | 2 |
| 33rd St | 1 |
| Alhambra Blvd | 1 |
| Arcade Blvd | 1 |
| CR-COUNTY Rd 102 | 1 |
| Club Center | 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 95691 at a glance
| Population | 40,143 |
| Density | 397 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $104,750 |
| Median home value | $543,598 |
| Home ownership | 66% |
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 |
From the 2000s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 61 to 106. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 4.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 95691
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 95691?
Since 2015, 1,189 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Yolo County (513 injured, 38 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 95691?
NHTSA data shows I-5 with 16 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 95691 since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 95691?
The worst month is August: 11.7% of truck crashes in Yolo County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 95691?
21 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Yolo County since 2015, 1.8% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 95691 compare with California for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 46.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Yolo County, vs 33.2 for California.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 95691?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.