Santa Ana, CA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Santa Ana: 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
9 of 587 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Santa Ana compares with California
Santa Ana against California and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Santa Ana stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Santa Ana | California | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 16.0 | 33.2 | 49.7 | 52% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.6 | 3.6 | 3.4 | 56% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.45 | 0.44 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.6% | 1.6% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 0.9% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 27.7% | 23.5% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 2.7% | 6.5% | 13.8% | 59% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.6% | 40.2% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 22.3% | 29.1% | 24.8% | 23% below the state |
Compared with California, Santa Ana is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Santa Ana: 0.0% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (California: 0.9%).
Overview
Police reported 587 crashes involving commercial trucks in Santa Ana since 2015: 263 people were injured and 10 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 7 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in April (9.7% of the year) and are lowest in September (6.6%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 40.6% of truck crashes, against 40.2% across California.
The busiest hour is 9–10 am, with 8.9% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.0% of truck crashes, compared with 0.9% in California.
Where crashes happen
SR-57 leads within 15 miles of Santa Ana with 13 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come I-405 (12), I-5 (12) and SR-91 (12).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 9 of the truck crashes here, or 1.5%, compared with 1.6% in California.
Route planning tips for Santa Ana fleets
- Review driver schedules for April, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-57; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 27.7% 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 Santa Ana
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 15 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-57 | 13 |
| I-405 | 12 |
| I-5 | 12 |
| SR-91 | 12 |
| SR-22 | 4 |
| SR-55 | 4 |
| Imperial Hwy | 3 |
| SR-241 | 3 |
| Anaheim Bl | 2 |
| Fairview Rd | 2 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Santa Ana) |
|---|---|
| I-5 | 11 |
| SR-55 | 6 |
| Rt5/100Ft S 4Th St | 4 |
| 1St Street | 4 |
| Bristol St/10Ft N Riverglen | 2 |
| 17Th Street | 2 |
| E/B Sr-22 To N/B Sr-57 | 2 |
| Edinger Avenue | 2 |
Santa Ana at a glance
| Population | 316,184 |
| Land area | 27.4 sq mi |
| Density | 11,550 per sq mi |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Santa Ana 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 | 35 | — | 11.4 |
| 2010s | 49 | +42% | 10.2 |
| 2020s | 48 | -3% | 10.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 35 a year in the 2000s and 48 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 Santa Ana
How common are truck crashes in Santa Ana?
Since 2015, 587 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Santa Ana (263 injured, 10 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Santa Ana?
SR-57 had 13 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 15 miles of Santa Ana since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Santa Ana?
April has the most truck crashes in Santa Ana, 9.7% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Santa Ana?
Since 2015, Santa Ana has reported 9 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.5% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Santa Ana compared with California?
The yearly rate is 16.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Santa Ana, vs 33.2 for California.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Santa Ana?
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.