Orange, CA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Orange: 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
6 of 370 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Orange compares with California
Orange against California and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Orange stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Orange | California | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 23.1 | 33.2 | 49.7 | 30% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.1 | 3.6 | 3.4 | 14% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.36 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 18% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.7% | 1.6% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.3% | 0.9% | 6.2% | 69% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.7% | 23.5% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 3.4% | 6.5% | 13.8% | 47% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 45.7% | 40.2% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 24.0% | 29.1% | 24.8% | 17% below the state |
Orange has lower values than California for crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. Where it is higher: morning rush (6–10 am) and winter months (nov–mar).
The headline for Orange: SR-91 deadliest road: 15 fatal truck crashes within 15 miles of Orange since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 370 crashes involving commercial trucks in Orange since 2015: 139 people were injured and 11 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 11 days.
When crashes happen
March has the most truck crashes, 10.5% of the yearly total, while May has the fewest (6.8%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 45.7% of truck crashes, against 40.2% across California.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 8.1% 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
Within this area, SR-91 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (15). It is followed by SR-57 (14), I-405 (12) and I-5 (12).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 6 of the truck crashes here, or 1.6%, compared with 1.6% in California.
Route planning tips for Orange fleets
- Review driver schedules for March, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-91; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 25.7% of truck crashes here, more than California; adjust start times where you can.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Orange
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 15 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-91 | 15 |
| SR-57 | 14 |
| I-405 | 12 |
| I-5 | 12 |
| Imperial Hwy | 4 |
| SR-22 | 4 |
| SR-55 | 4 |
| Carmenita Rd | 3 |
| I-605 | 3 |
| SR-241 | 3 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Orange) |
|---|---|
| SR-55 | 7 |
| Glassell St | 5 |
| Taft Ave | 4 |
| SR-57 | 3 |
| I-5 | 3 |
| Batavia St/83Ft S Fletcher Av | 2 |
| Chapman Ave | 2 |
| E Santiago Canyon Rd | 2 |
Orange at a glance
| Population | 137,941 |
| Land area | 25.7 sq mi |
| Density | 5,374 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 92868) | $97,500 |
| Median home value (ZIP 92868) | $756,154 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Orange 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 | 25 | — | 11.4 |
| 2010s | 31 | +28% | 10.2 |
| 2020s | 29 | -8% | 10.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 25 a year in the 2000s and 29 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. 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 Orange
How many truck crashes happen in Orange?
370 truck crashes have been reported in Orange since 2015, with 11 deaths and 139 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Orange?
NHTSA data shows SR-91 with 15 fatal large-truck crashes within 15 miles of Orange since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Orange?
Truck crashes in Orange peak in March, with 10.5% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Orange?
6 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Orange since 2015, 1.6% of all truck crashes.
How does Orange compare with California for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 23.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Orange, vs 33.2 for California.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Orange?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.