ZIP 95820 (Sacramento, CA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 95820: 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.
What stands out in Sacramento County: 0.1% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 0.9% in California.
Overview
Since 2015, 5,358 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Sacramento County. They injured 2,356 people and killed 178.
That averages about 1 truck crash a day in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 9.5% of truck crashes; the quietest is November at 7.4%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 39.6% of truck crashes, against 40.2% across California.
By time of day, 7–8 am stands out with 7.0% 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 95820 is I-5, with 19 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: SR-99 (12), I-80 (11) and US-50 (7).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 123 of the truck crashes here, or 2.3%, compared with 1.6% in California.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in December (12% of them).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 6.1 deaths compared with 3.4 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 95820 fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use I-5, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in December; review collection routes for that month.
- 26.1% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above California; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 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 | 19 |
| SR-99 | 12 |
| I-80 | 11 |
| US-50 | 7 |
| SR-16 | 3 |
| CR-STOCKTON Blvd | 2 |
| Florin Rd | 2 |
| Fruitridge Rd | 2 |
| Industrial Blvd | 2 |
| Watt Ave | 2 |
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 95820 at a glance
| Population | 35,410 |
| Density | 2,596 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $78,436 |
| Median home value | $417,907 |
| Home ownership | 59% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 1 to 478. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. 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 95820
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 95820?
Since 2015, 5,358 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Sacramento County (2,356 injured, 178 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 95820?
NHTSA data shows I-5 with 19 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 95820 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 95820?
The worst month is October: 9.5% of truck crashes in Sacramento County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 95820?
123 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Sacramento County since 2015, 2.3% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 95820 compare with California for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 29.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Sacramento County, vs 33.2 for California.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 95820?
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.