Oxnard, CA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Oxnard: 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
5 of 248 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Oxnard compares with California
Oxnard against California and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Oxnard stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Oxnard | California | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 10.7 | 33.2 | 49.7 | 68% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 0.8 | 3.6 | 3.4 | 78% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.66 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 1.5× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.7% | 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) | 25.9% | 23.5% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 3.0% | 6.5% | 13.8% | 54% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 37.3% | 40.2% | 41.9% | 7% below the state |
| After dark | 25.4% | 29.1% | 24.8% | 13% below the state |
Oxnard has lower values than California for crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher injuries per crash and morning rush (6–10 am).
Oxnard at a glance: 0.0% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 0.9% in California.
Overview
Oxnard has recorded 248 truck crashes since 2015, with 159 people injured and 2 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 17 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is August with 14.1% of truck crashes; the quietest is November at 5.6%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 37.3% of truck crashes, against 40.2% across California.
The busiest hour is 6–7 am, with 6.9% of truck crashes.
0.0% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 0.9% across California.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 15 miles of Oxnard since 2015: SR-118 (5), SR-126 (5), US-101 (3), SR-1 (2) and SR-34 (2). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 5 of the truck crashes here, or 2.0%, compared with 1.6% in California.
Route planning tips for Oxnard fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Oxnard.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 25.9% of truck crashes here, more than California; adjust start times where you can.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Oxnard
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 15 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-118 | 5 |
| SR-126 | 5 |
| US-101 | 3 |
| SR-1 | 2 |
| SR-34 | 2 |
| Casitas Vista Rd | 1 |
| Dufau Rd | 1 |
| Fairway Dr | 1 |
| Plesant Valley Rd | 1 |
| Ponderosa Dr | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Oxnard) |
|---|---|
| Hueneme Rd/Perkins Rd | 2 |
| Fifth St/Richmond Av | 2 |
| Eastman Av/50 Ft W Of Lombard St | 2 |
| Mountain View Av/200 Ft W Of Rose Av | 2 |
| Rt101/.4M S Del Norte Bl | 2 |
| Rt101 / 1870 Ft S Rose Av | 2 |
| Rt101 / 2450 Ft N Del Norte Bl | 2 |
| Saviers Rd | 2 |
Oxnard at a glance
| Population | 200,616 |
| Land area | 26.5 sq mi |
| Density | 7,558 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 93035) | $106,611 |
| Median home value (ZIP 93035) | $800,234 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Oxnard 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 | — | — | 5.0 |
| 2000s | 15 | — | 5.6 |
| 2010s | 18 | +24% | 5.1 |
| 2020s | 24 | +32% | 3.8 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 15 a year in the 2000s and 24 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 5.8 a year in 2016–19, 3.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Oxnard
How many truck crashes happen in Oxnard?
Since 2015, 248 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Oxnard (159 injured, 2 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in Oxnard?
August has the most truck crashes in Oxnard, 14.1% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Oxnard?
Garbage trucks were involved in 5 reported crashes in Oxnard since 2015 (2.0% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Oxnard compare with California?
Per 100,000 residents, Oxnard has 10.7 truck crashes a year; California has 33.2.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Oxnard?
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.