ZIP 92019 (El Cajon, CA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 92019: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in San Diego 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
2.8 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 3.6 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How San Diego County compares with California
San Diego County against California and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where San Diego County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | San Diego County | California | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 17.6 | 33.2 | 49.7 | 47% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.6 | 3.6 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.51 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.8% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 1.7× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.3% | 0.9% | 6.2% | 70% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.3% | 23.5% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 7.4% | 6.5% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.8% | 40.2% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 28.0% | 29.1% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with California, San Diego County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
San Diego County at a glance: 1 in 36 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 2.8%, vs 1.6% in California.
Overview
Since 2015, 6,646 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in San Diego County. They injured 3,402 people and killed 235.
In complete reporting years that works out to about 2 truck crashes a day.
When crashes happen
The worst month is March with 8.8% of truck crashes; the quietest is November at 7.8%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 41.8% of truck crashes, against 40.2% across California.
By time of day, 7–8 am stands out with 7.0% of truck crashes.
0.3% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 0.9% across California.
Where crashes happen
I-8 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 92019 with 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by Dehesa Rd (1), Greenfield Dr (1) and Los Coches Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 181 crashes, 2.7% of the total, against 1.6% across California.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in July (12%).
They recorded 2.8 deaths per 100 crashes, against 3.6 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 92019 fleets
- Build extra time into March routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along I-8; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at July schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- Morning starts matter: 26.3% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than California.
- 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 San Diego County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-8 | 6 |
| Dehesa Rd | 1 |
| Greenfield Dr | 1 |
| Los Coches Rd | 1 |
| North Woodside Ave | 1 |
| Otay Lakes Rd | 1 |
| SR-125 | 1 |
| SR-54 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (San Diego County) |
|---|---|
| I-5 | 33 |
| I-805 | 29 |
| I-15 | 28 |
| SR-15 | 10 |
| I-8 | 9 |
| SR-78 | 7 |
| Sr-78 E/B | 7 |
| SR-52 | 5 |
ZIP 92019 at a glance
| Population | 45,351 |
| Density | 552 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $101,973 |
| Median home value | $797,271 |
| Home ownership | 66% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in San Diego 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 | 2 | — | 14.4 |
| 2000s | 411 | +20465% | 16.2 |
| 2010s | 514 | +25% | 12.4 |
| 2020s | 570 | +11% | 19.8 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 2 to 570. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 13.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 19.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 92019
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 92019?
6,646 truck crashes have been reported in San Diego County since 2015, with 235 deaths and 3,402 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 92019?
Since 2015, I-8 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 92019: 6.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 92019?
Truck crashes in San Diego County peak in March, with 8.8% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 92019?
Since 2015, San Diego County has reported 181 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.7% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 92019 compare with California for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 17.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in San Diego County, vs 33.2 for California.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 92019?
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.