ZIP 92096 (San Marcos, CA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 92096: 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. It runs above California on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
San Diego County at a glance: 1 in 36 crashes involve a garbage truck (181 since 2015), vs 1.6% across California.
Overview
San Diego County has recorded 6,646 truck crashes since 2015, with 3,402 people injured and 235 killed.
That averages about 2 truck crashes a day in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is March with 8.8% of truck crashes; the quietest is November at 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%).
0.3% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 0.9% across California.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-15 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (8). After it: SR-78 (4), I-5 (3) and Buena Creek 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%).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 2.8 deaths compared with 3.6 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 92096 fleets
- Build extra time into March routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along I-15; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in July; review collection routes for that month.
- 26.3% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above California; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
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 | 8 |
| SR-78 | 4 |
| I-5 | 3 |
| Buena Creek Rd | 1 |
| Del Dios Hwy | 1 |
| El Norte Pkwy | 1 |
| Gopher Cnyn Rd | 1 |
| Harmony Grove Rd | 1 |
| N Melrose Dr | 1 |
| Rose St | 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 92096 at a glance
| Population | 0 |
| Density | 0 per sq mi |
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 crashes involving a large truck averaged 13.5 a year in 2016–19 and 19.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 92096
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 92096?
San Diego County has had 6,646 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 3,402 people and killing 235.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 92096?
NHTSA data shows I-15 with 8 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 92096 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 92096?
March has the most truck crashes in San Diego County, 8.8% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 92096?
Since 2015, San Diego County has reported 181 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.7% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 92096 compared with California?
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 92096?
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.