ZIP 95842 (Sacramento, CA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 95842: 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 stands out for higher garbage-truck share, morning rush (6–10 am) and in rain, sleet or snow.
The headline for Sacramento County: 0.1% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (California: 0.9%).
Overview
Sacramento County has recorded 5,358 truck crashes since 2015, with 2,356 people injured and 178 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly 1 truck crash every day.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 9.5% of the yearly total, while November has the fewest (7.4%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 39.6% of truck crashes, against 40.2% across California.
The busiest hour is 7–8 am, 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
Within this area, I-80 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (10). It is followed by US-50 (4), Watt Ave (3) and I-5 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
123 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.3% share (California: 1.6%).
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 95842 fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use I-80, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at December schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- 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) |
|---|---|
| I-80 | 10 |
| US-50 | 4 |
| Watt Ave | 3 |
| I-5 | 2 |
| Alta Arden Expressway | 1 |
| Arcade Blvd | 1 |
| Auburn Blvd | 1 |
| Baseline Rd | 1 |
| CR-SANKEY Rd | 1 |
| Club Center | 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 95842 at a glance
| Population | 34,034 |
| Density | 3,308 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $68,276 |
| Median home value | $413,308 |
| Home ownership | 50% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 1 truck crash a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 478. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. 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 95842
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 95842?
Sacramento County has had 5,358 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 2,356 people and killing 178.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 95842?
NHTSA data shows I-80 with 10 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 95842 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 95842?
October has the most truck crashes in Sacramento County, 9.5% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 95842?
Garbage trucks were involved in 123 reported crashes in Sacramento County since 2015 (2.3% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 95842 compare with California?
Per 100,000 residents, Sacramento County has 29.1 truck crashes a year; California has 33.2.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 95842?
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.