ZIP 90621 (Buena Park, CA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 90621: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Orange County, 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
6.5 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 2.4 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Orange County compares with California
Orange County against California and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Orange County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Orange County | California | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 19.8 | 33.2 | 49.7 | 40% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.4 | 3.6 | 3.4 | 33% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.43 | 0.44 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.8% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 1.1× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.1% | 0.9% | 6.2% | 90% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.6% | 23.5% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 4.8% | 6.5% | 13.8% | 27% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.2% | 40.2% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 24.7% | 29.1% | 24.8% | 15% below the state |
Orange County 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 garbage-truck share.
Orange County at a glance: 0.1% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (California: 0.9%).
Overview
Since 2015, 7,193 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Orange County. They injured 3,142 people and killed 167.
In complete reporting years that works out to about 2 truck crashes a day.
When crashes happen
March has the most truck crashes, 9.5% of the yearly total, while December has the fewest (7.5%).
November through March accounts for 41.2% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.2% in California.
The busiest hour is 10–11 am, with 7.3% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (California: 0.9%).
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 90621 since 2015: I-5 (13), SR-57 (13), SR-91 (11), I-605 (9) and I-405 (6). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 128 of the truck crashes here, or 1.8%, compared with 1.6% in California.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in March (14% of them).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 6.5, vs 2.4 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 90621 fleets
- Plan March schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Orange County.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at March schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Orange County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-5 | 13 |
| SR-57 | 13 |
| SR-91 | 11 |
| I-605 | 9 |
| I-405 | 6 |
| SR-60 | 5 |
| Imperial Hwy | 4 |
| SR-22 | 4 |
| Carmenita Rd | 3 |
| Slauson Ave | 3 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Orange County) |
|---|---|
| SR-91 | 43 |
| I-5 | 40 |
| SR-57 | 26 |
| SR-55 | 18 |
| Sr-91 W/B | 14 |
| Sr-91 E/B | 11 |
| I-405 | 9 |
| SR-241 | 8 |
ZIP 90621 at a glance
| Population | 35,984 |
| Density | 3,315 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $97,612 |
| Median home value | $828,850 |
| Home ownership | 35% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Orange County 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 | — | 9.9 |
| 2000s | 444 | +8772% | 11.4 |
| 2010s | 627 | +41% | 10.2 |
| 2020s | 592 | -6% | 10.0 |
In the 1990s about 5 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 592. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 14.8 a year in 2016–19, 10.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 90621
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 90621?
Since 2015, 7,193 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Orange County (3,142 injured, 167 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 90621?
Truck crashes in Orange County peak in March, with 9.5% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 90621?
Garbage trucks were involved in 128 reported crashes in Orange County since 2015 (1.8% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 90621 compare with California?
Per 100,000 residents, Orange County has 19.8 truck crashes a year; California has 33.2.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 90621?
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.