ZIP 92064 (Poway, CA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 92064: 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 |
San Diego County has lower values than California for 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).
The headline for San Diego County: 1 in 36 crashes involve a garbage truck (181 since 2015), vs 1.6% across 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
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.
More truck crashes happen at 7–8 am than at any other hour (7.0%).
Road surface: 0.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (California: 0.9%).
Where crashes happen
I-15 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 92064 with 10 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: SR-67 (4), SR-52 (3) and Del Dios Hwy (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
181 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.7% share (California: 1.6%).
Garbage-truck crashes peak in July (12% of them).
They recorded 2.8 deaths per 100 crashes, against 3.6 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 92064 fleets
- Review driver schedules for March, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use I-15, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 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.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 San Diego County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-15 | 10 |
| SR-67 | 4 |
| SR-52 | 3 |
| Del Dios Hwy | 1 |
| North Woodside Ave | 1 |
| SR-78 | 1 |
| San Pasqual Valley Rd | 1 |
| Scripps Poway Pkwy | 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 92064 at a glance
| Population | 48,683 |
| Density | 444 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $148,673 |
| Median home value | $1,030,996 |
| Home ownership | 75% |
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 92064
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 92064?
Since 2015, 6,646 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in San Diego County (3,402 injured, 235 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 92064?
NHTSA data shows I-15 with 10 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 92064 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 92064?
March has the most truck crashes in San Diego County, 8.8% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 92064?
181 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in San Diego County since 2015, 2.7% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 92064 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.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 92064?
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.