ZIP 95833 (Sacramento, CA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 95833: 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 sits below California on 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.
The headline for 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.
In complete reporting years that works out to about 1 truck crash a day.
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
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 95833 is I-5, with 16 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come I-80 (12), US-50 (7) and SR-99 (6).
Garbage & waste trucks
123 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.3% share (California: 1.6%).
Their busiest month is December, with 12% of garbage-truck crashes.
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 6.1, vs 3.4 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 95833 fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 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.
- 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
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
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 | 16 |
| I-80 | 12 |
| US-50 | 7 |
| SR-99 | 6 |
| Watt Ave | 3 |
| Industrial Blvd | 2 |
| 24th St | 1 |
| 33rd St | 1 |
| Alhambra Blvd | 1 |
| Alta Arden Expressway | 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 95833 at a glance
| Population | 42,265 |
| Density | 2,017 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $97,792 |
| Median home value | $463,621 |
| Home ownership | 51% |
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 large-truck crashes: 14.0 a year in 2016–19, 12.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 95833
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 95833?
5,358 truck crashes have been reported in Sacramento County since 2015, with 178 deaths and 2,356 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 95833?
NHTSA data shows I-5 with 16 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 95833 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 95833?
Truck crashes in Sacramento County peak in October, with 9.5% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 95833?
Garbage trucks were involved in 123 reported crashes in Sacramento County since 2015 (2.3% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 95833 compare with California for truck crashes?
Sacramento County records 29.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 33.2 across California.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 95833?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.