ZIP 92025 (Escondido, CA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 92025: 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).
What stands out in San Diego County: 1 in 36 garbage-truck share of crashes is 2.8%, against 1.6% for California.
Overview
Police reported 6,646 crashes involving commercial trucks in San Diego County since 2015: 3,402 people were injured and 235 were killed.
That averages about 2 truck crashes a day in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
March has the most truck crashes, 8.8% of the yearly total, while November has the fewest (7.8%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 41.8% of truck crashes, vs 40.2% for 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-15 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 92025 with 7 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: SR-78 (4), SR-67 (2) and Del Dios Hwy (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
181 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.7% share (California: 1.6%).
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in July (12%).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 2.8 deaths compared with 3.6 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 92025 fleets
- Plan March schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in San Diego County.
- Look at alternatives to I-15 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at July schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 26.3% of truck crashes here, more than California; adjust start times where you can.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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-15 | 7 |
| SR-78 | 4 |
| SR-67 | 2 |
| Del Dios Hwy | 1 |
| El Norte Pkwy | 1 |
| Harmony Grove Rd | 1 |
| Rose St | 1 |
| San Pasqual Valley Rd | 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 92025 at a glance
| Population | 49,989 |
| Density | 863 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $81,106 |
| Median home value | $822,454 |
| Home ownership | 43% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 2 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 570. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 13.5 a year in 2016–19, 19.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 92025
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 92025?
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 92025?
I-15 had 7 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 92025 since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 92025?
The worst month is March: 8.8% of truck crashes in San Diego County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 92025?
Garbage trucks were involved in 181 reported crashes in San Diego County since 2015 (2.7% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 92025 compare with California for truck crashes?
San Diego County records 17.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 33.2 across California.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 92025?
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.