ZIP 92128 (San Diego, CA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 92128: 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).
The headline for San Diego County: 1 in 36 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 2.8%, vs 1.6% in California.
Overview
San Diego County has recorded 6,646 truck crashes since 2015, with 3,402 people injured and 235 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about 2 truck crashes a day.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in March (8.8% of the year) and are lowest in November (7.8%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 41.8% of truck crashes, against 40.2% across California.
The busiest hour is 7–8 am, with 7.0% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.3% of truck crashes, compared with 0.9% in California.
Where crashes happen
I-15 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 92128 with 12 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come SR-67 (4), Del Dios Hwy (1) and Harmony Grove Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 181 crashes, 2.7% of the total, against 1.6% across California.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in July (12% of them).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 2.8 deaths compared with 3.6 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 92128 fleets
- Review driver schedules for March, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to I-15 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in July; review collection routes for that month.
- 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
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 | 12 |
| SR-67 | 4 |
| Del Dios Hwy | 1 |
| Harmony Grove Rd | 1 |
| SR-78 | 1 |
| San Dieguito 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 92128 at a glance
| Population | 48,992 |
| Density | 1,616 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $131,077 |
| Median home value | $927,521 |
| 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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 2 a year in the 1990s and 570 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. 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 92128
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 92128?
Since 2015, 6,646 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in San Diego County (3,402 injured, 235 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 92128?
NHTSA data shows I-15 with 12 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 92128 since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 92128?
Truck crashes in San Diego County peak in March, with 8.8% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 92128?
181 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in San Diego County since 2015, 2.7% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 92128 compare with California?
Per 100,000 residents, San Diego County has 17.6 truck crashes a year; California has 33.2.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 92128?
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.