Buena Park, CA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Buena Park: 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
3 of 349 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Buena Park compares with California
Buena Park against California and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Buena Park stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Buena Park | California | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 36.9 | 33.2 | 49.7 | 1.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.8 | 3.6 | 3.4 | 50% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.47 | 0.44 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.9% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 45% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.3% | 0.9% | 6.2% | 68% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.1% | 23.5% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 5.4% | 6.5% | 13.8% | 18% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 44.5% | 40.2% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 30.8% | 29.1% | 24.8% | same |
Buena Park sits below California on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr and winter months (nov–mar).
The headline for Buena Park: I-5 deadliest road: 13 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Buena Park since 2015.
Overview
Buena Park has recorded 349 truck crashes since 2015, with 162 people injured and 6 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 12 days.
When crashes happen
November has the most truck crashes, 10.6% of the yearly total, while October has the fewest (6.0%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 44.5% of truck crashes, against 40.2% across California.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out with 8.9% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.3% of truck crashes, compared with 0.9% in California.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Buena Park is I-5, with 13 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: SR-57 (12), SR-91 (11) and I-605 (9).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 3 crashes, 0.9% of the total, against 1.6% across California.
Route planning tips for Buena Park fleets
- Plan November schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Buena Park.
- Where you can, review stops along I-5; 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
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 Buena Park
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-5 | 13 |
| SR-57 | 12 |
| SR-91 | 11 |
| I-605 | 9 |
| I-405 | 6 |
| Imperial Hwy | 4 |
| SR-22 | 4 |
| Carmenita Rd | 3 |
| Anaheim Bl | 2 |
| Garden Grove Blvd | 2 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Buena Park) |
|---|---|
| Sr-91 W/B | 5 |
| Sr-91 E/B | 4 |
| Rt91/.3M W Knott Av | 4 |
| Sr91 Eb/.25M E Valley View St | 3 |
| Rt91/100Ft W Beach Bl | 3 |
| Rt91/1230Ft E Stanton Av Uc | 3 |
| Knott Av/S Artesia Bl | 2 |
| I-5 | 2 |
Buena Park at a glance
| Population | 82,611 |
| Land area | 10.5 sq mi |
| Density | 7,848 per sq mi |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Buena Park 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 | — | — | 9.9 |
| 2000s | 30 | — | 11.4 |
| 2010s | 31 | +4% | 10.2 |
| 2020s | 26 | -16% | 10.0 |
From the 2000s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 30 to 26. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 14.8 a year in 2016–19, 10.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Buena Park
How common are truck crashes in Buena Park?
Since 2015, 349 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Buena Park (162 injured, 6 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Buena Park?
Since 2015, I-5 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Buena Park: 13.
When do most truck crashes happen in Buena Park?
November has the most truck crashes in Buena Park, 10.6% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Buena Park?
Since 2015, Buena Park has reported 3 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.9% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Buena Park compare with California?
The yearly rate is 36.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Buena Park, vs 33.2 for California.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Buena Park?
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.