ZIP 95827 (Sacramento, CA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 95827: 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. Where it is 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
Police reported 5,358 crashes involving commercial trucks in Sacramento County since 2015: 2,356 people were injured and 178 were killed.
That averages about 1 truck crash a day in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in October (9.5% of the year) and are lowest in November (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
SR-99 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 95827 with 11 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: SR-16 (6), I-80 (5) and US-50 (5).
Garbage & waste trucks
123 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.3% share (California: 1.6%).
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in December (12%).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 6.1, vs 3.4 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 95827 fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Sacramento County.
- Check whether your routes use SR-99, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 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.
- 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 Sacramento County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-99 | 11 |
| SR-16 | 6 |
| I-80 | 5 |
| US-50 | 5 |
| I-5 | 4 |
| CR-STOCKTON Blvd | 2 |
| Florin Rd | 2 |
| Fruitridge Rd | 2 |
| Sunrise 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 95827 at a glance
| Population | 21,742 |
| Density | 938 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $85,841 |
| Median home value | $406,803 |
| Home ownership | 63% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 1 a year in the 1990s and 478 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. 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 95827
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 95827?
5,358 truck crashes have been reported in Sacramento County since 2015, with 178 deaths and 2,356 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 95827?
Since 2015, SR-99 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 95827: 11.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 95827?
Truck crashes in Sacramento County peak in October, with 9.5% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 95827?
Since 2015, Sacramento County has reported 123 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.3% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 95827 compare with California?
Sacramento County records 29.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 33.2 across California.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 95827?
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.