ZIP 91361 (Westlake Village, CA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 91361: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Ventura 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
1.5 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 3.2 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Ventura County compares with California
Ventura County against California and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Ventura County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Ventura County | California | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 22.9 | 33.2 | 49.7 | 31% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.2 | 3.6 | 3.4 | 11% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.44 | 0.44 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.1% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 1.9× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.1% | 0.9% | 6.2% | 85% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.3% | 23.5% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 4.0% | 6.5% | 13.8% | 38% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.9% | 40.2% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 22.6% | 29.1% | 24.8% | 22% below the state |
Ventura 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 and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Ventura County: 1 in 32 crashes involve a garbage truck (70 since 2015), vs 1.6% across California.
Overview
Police reported 2,205 crashes involving commercial trucks in Ventura County since 2015: 980 people were injured and 68 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 2 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is August with 10.2% of truck crashes; the quietest is November at 7.1%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 39.9% of truck crashes, against 40.2% across California.
More truck crashes happen at 1–2 pm than at any other hour (7.4%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.1% of truck crashes, compared with 0.9% in California.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 91361 since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-1 (3), SR-118 (3), US-101 (2), Deer Creek Rd (1) and SR-33 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
70 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.2% share (California: 1.6%).
Their busiest month is August, with 17% of garbage-truck crashes.
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 1.5, vs 3.2 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 91361 fleets
- Build extra time into August routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Waste haulers: August is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Ventura County.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 25.3% 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
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 Ventura County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-1 | 3 |
| SR-118 | 3 |
| US-101 | 2 |
| Deer Creek Rd | 1 |
| SR-33 | 1 |
| Santa Rosa Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Ventura County) |
|---|---|
| Us-101 N/B (Ventura Freeway) | 8 |
| Us-101 N/B Ventura Freeway | 5 |
| Us-101 N/B | 5 |
| SR-118 | 5 |
| Los Angeles Av | 5 |
| Rt101/1M N Wendy Dr | 5 |
| Rt101/.1M S Lynn Rd | 4 |
| Rt34/Wood Rd | 4 |
ZIP 91361 at a glance
| Population | 18,802 |
| Density | 252 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $144,900 |
| Median home value | $1,425,849 |
| Home ownership | 70% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Ventura 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 | 1 | — | 5.0 |
| 2000s | 142 | +14090% | 5.6 |
| 2010s | 181 | +27% | 5.1 |
| 2020s | 197 | +9% | 3.8 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 1 a year in the 1990s and 197 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 ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 91361
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 91361?
Since 2015, 2,205 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Ventura County (980 injured, 68 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 91361?
Truck crashes in Ventura County peak in August, with 10.2% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 91361?
Garbage trucks were involved in 70 reported crashes in Ventura County since 2015 (3.2% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 91361 compared with California?
Ventura County records 22.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 33.2 across California.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 91361?
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.