Oceanside, CA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Oceanside: 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
0 of 251 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Oceanside compares with California
Oceanside against California and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Oceanside stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Oceanside | California | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 13.0 | 33.2 | 49.7 | 61% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.1 | 3.6 | 3.4 | 1.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.43 | 0.44 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 0.9% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.2% | 23.5% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.1% | 6.5% | 13.8% | 1.7× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 45.5% | 40.2% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 27.1% | 29.1% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with California, Oceanside is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, in rain, sleet or snow and winter months (nov–mar).
The headline for Oceanside: 0 crashes involve a garbage truck (0 since 2015), vs 1.6% across California.
Overview
Oceanside has recorded 251 truck crashes since 2015, with 109 people injured and 10 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 16 days.
When crashes happen
March has the most truck crashes, 11.2% of the yearly total, while May has the fewest (5.6%).
November through March accounts for 45.5% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.2% in California.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, with 8.4% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (California: 0.9%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 15 miles of Oceanside is I-5, with 15 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: I-15 (11), SR-76 (4) and SR-78 (4).
Garbage & waste trucks
No crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Oceanside since 2015.
Route planning tips for Oceanside fleets
- Build extra time into March routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along I-5; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Oceanside
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 15 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-5 | 15 |
| I-15 | 11 |
| SR-76 | 4 |
| SR-78 | 4 |
| Buena Creek Rd | 1 |
| E Mission Rd | 1 |
| El Norte Pkwy | 1 |
| Gopher Cnyn Rd | 1 |
| Harmony Grove Rd | 1 |
| N Melrose Dr | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Oceanside) |
|---|---|
| I-5 | 4 |
| College Bl/Sr78 Eb Off/R | 2 |
| Rt5 Nb/.1M N Cassidy St | 2 |
| Rt5/.5M S Cassidy St | 2 |
| Rt5 Sb/100Ft N California St | 2 |
| Rt5/1500Ft S Oceanside Bl | 2 |
| Rt5/463Ft N Oceanside Bl | 2 |
| Rt5/300Ft S Harbor Dr | 2 |
Oceanside at a glance
| Population | 170,941 |
| Land area | 41.3 sq mi |
| Density | 4,142 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 92056) | $106,272 |
| Median home value (ZIP 92056) | $773,090 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Oceanside 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 | — | — | 14.4 |
| 2000s | 23 | — | 16.2 |
| 2010s | 23 | -0% | 12.4 |
| 2020s | 23 | +3% | 19.8 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 23 a year in the 2000s and 23 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 13.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 19.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Oceanside
How many truck accidents are there in Oceanside?
Oceanside has had 251 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 109 people and killing 10.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Oceanside?
NHTSA data shows I-5 with 15 fatal large-truck crashes within 15 miles of Oceanside since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Oceanside?
The worst month is March: 11.2% of truck crashes in Oceanside happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Oceanside?
Garbage trucks were involved in 0 reported crashes in Oceanside since 2015 (0.0% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Oceanside compare with California?
Per 100,000 residents, Oceanside has 13.0 truck crashes a year; California has 33.2.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Oceanside?
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.