ZIP 95824 (Sacramento, CA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 95824: 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 |
Compared with California, Sacramento County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and after dark. It runs above California on garbage-truck share, morning rush (6–10 am) and in rain, sleet or snow.
Sacramento County at a glance: 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%.
November through March accounts for 39.6% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.2% in California.
By time of day, 7–8 am stands out with 7.0% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.1% of truck crashes, compared with 0.9% in California.
Where crashes happen
I-5 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 95824 with 18 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: SR-99 (12), I-80 (9) and US-50 (7).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 123 crashes, 2.3% of the total, against 1.6% across California.
Their busiest month is December, with 12% of garbage-truck crashes.
They recorded 6.1 deaths per 100 crashes, against 3.4 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 95824 fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Sacramento County.
- Look at alternatives to I-5 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 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 | 18 |
| SR-99 | 12 |
| I-80 | 9 |
| US-50 | 7 |
| SR-16 | 4 |
| CR-STOCKTON Blvd | 2 |
| Florin Rd | 2 |
| Fruitridge Rd | 2 |
| Industrial Blvd | 2 |
| 24th St | 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 95824 at a glance
| Population | 33,083 |
| Density | 3,203 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $56,477 |
| Median home value | $343,184 |
| Home ownership | 44% |
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. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 14.0 a year in 2016–19 and 12.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 95824
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 95824?
Sacramento County has had 5,358 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 2,356 people and killing 178.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 95824?
Since 2015, I-5 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 95824: 18.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 95824?
October has the most truck crashes in Sacramento County, 9.5% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 95824?
Garbage trucks were involved in 123 reported crashes in Sacramento County since 2015 (2.3% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 95824 compared with California?
Per 100,000 residents, Sacramento County has 29.1 truck crashes a year; California has 33.2.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 95824?
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.