ZIP 91362 (Thousand Oaks, CA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 91362: 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 |
Compared with California, Ventura County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
Ventura County at a glance: 1 in 32 crashes involve a garbage truck (70 since 2015), vs 1.6% across California.
Overview
Since 2015, 2,205 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Ventura County. They injured 980 people and killed 68.
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%.
November through March accounts for 39.9% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.2% in California.
More truck crashes happen at 1–2 pm than at any other hour (7.4%).
0.1% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 0.9% across California.
Where crashes happen
SR-118 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 91362 with 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come US-101 (2), CR-BROADWAY Road (1) and Grimes Canyon Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
70 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.2% share (California: 1.6%).
Garbage-truck crashes peak in August (17% of them).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 1.5 deaths compared with 3.2 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 91362 fleets
- Build extra time into August routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to SR-118 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in August; review collection routes for that month.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 25.3% 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
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 Ventura County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-118 | 5 |
| US-101 | 2 |
| CR-BROADWAY Road | 1 |
| Grimes Canyon Rd | 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 91362 at a glance
| Population | 35,996 |
| Density | 732 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $139,800 |
| Median home value | $1,117,875 |
| Home ownership | 73% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 1 truck crash a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 197. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 5.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 3.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 91362
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 91362?
Ventura County has had 2,205 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 980 people and killing 68.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 91362?
SR-118 had 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 91362 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 91362?
The worst month is August: 10.2% of truck crashes in Ventura County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 91362?
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 91362 compared with California?
Per 100,000 residents, Ventura County has 22.9 truck crashes a year; California has 33.2.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 91362?
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.