ZIP 95864 (Sacramento, CA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 95864: 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 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.
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.
More truck crashes happen at 7–8 am than at any other hour (7.0%).
0.1% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 0.9% across California.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 95864 is I-5, with 14 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come I-80 (12), SR-99 (10) 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).
They recorded 6.1 deaths per 100 crashes, against 3.4 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 95864 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.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 26.1% of truck crashes here, more than California; adjust start times where you can.
- 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 | 14 |
| I-80 | 12 |
| SR-99 | 10 |
| US-50 | 7 |
| SR-16 | 5 |
| Watt Ave | 3 |
| CR-STOCKTON Blvd | 2 |
| Florin Rd | 2 |
| Fruitridge Rd | 2 |
| Industrial Blvd | 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 95864 at a glance
| Population | 25,500 |
| Density | 1,568 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $127,953 |
| Median home value | $811,690 |
| Home ownership | 75% |
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 95864
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 95864?
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 95864?
NHTSA data shows I-5 with 14 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 95864 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 95864?
October has the most truck crashes in Sacramento County, 9.5% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 95864?
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 95864 compared with California?
The yearly rate is 29.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Sacramento County, vs 33.2 for California.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 95864?
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.