Anaheim, CA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Anaheim: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes, 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
18 of 1,767 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Anaheim compares with California
Anaheim against California and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Anaheim stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Anaheim | California | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 44.5 | 33.2 | 49.7 | 1.3× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.0 | 3.6 | 3.4 | 44% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.41 | 0.44 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.0% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 38% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.1% | 0.9% | 6.2% | 94% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.4% | 23.5% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 5.6% | 6.5% | 13.8% | 14% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.4% | 40.2% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 26.2% | 29.1% | 24.8% | 10% below the state |
Anaheim sits below California on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr.
Anaheim at a glance: 0.1% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 0.9% across California.
Overview
Anaheim has recorded 1,767 truck crashes since 2015, with 756 people injured and 34 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 2 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is August with 9.9% of truck crashes; the quietest is June at 7.0%.
November through March accounts for 41.4% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.2% in California.
The busiest hour is 12–1 pm, with 7.6% 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-91 leads within 15 miles of Anaheim with 20 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by SR-60 (18), SR-57 (15) and I-5 (10).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 18 of the truck crashes here, or 1.0%, compared with 1.6% in California.
Route planning tips for Anaheim fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Anaheim.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-91; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 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 Anaheim
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 15 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-91 | 20 |
| SR-60 | 18 |
| SR-57 | 15 |
| I-5 | 10 |
| I-15 | 6 |
| I-405 | 6 |
| SR-71 | 5 |
| SR-55 | 4 |
| SR-241 | 3 |
| Anaheim Bl | 2 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Anaheim) |
|---|---|
| SR-91 | 40 |
| SR-57 | 9 |
| Sr-91 W/B | 8 |
| Sr-91 E/B | 7 |
| Rt91/1500Ft E Weir Canyon Rd | 4 |
| Rt91/100Ft E Rt55 | 4 |
| Rt241/1M S Rt91 | 4 |
| Sr91 Eb/.5M W Raymond Av | 3 |
Anaheim at a glance
| Population | 344,561 |
| Land area | 50.3 sq mi |
| Density | 6,852 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 92808) | $158,462 |
| Median home value (ZIP 92808) | $1,064,630 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Anaheim 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 | — | 9.9 |
| 2000s | 93 | +9220% | 11.4 |
| 2010s | 137 | +47% | 10.2 |
| 2020s | 158 | +15% | 10.0 |
In the 1990s about 1 truck crash a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 158. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 14.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 10.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Anaheim
How many truck crashes happen in Anaheim?
Since 2015, 1,767 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Anaheim (756 injured, 34 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Anaheim?
NHTSA data shows SR-91 with 20 fatal large-truck crashes within 15 miles of Anaheim since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Anaheim?
August has the most truck crashes in Anaheim, 9.9% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Anaheim?
18 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Anaheim since 2015, 1.0% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Anaheim compare with California?
Per 100,000 residents, Anaheim has 44.5 truck crashes a year; California has 33.2.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Anaheim?
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.