ZIP 92131 (San Diego, CA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 92131: 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 sits below California 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).
ZIP 92131 at a glance: 2.0× change in fatal truck crashes a year within 10 miles of ZIP 92131 (2.2 → 4.6).
Overview
Police reported 6,646 crashes involving commercial trucks in San Diego County since 2015: 3,402 people were injured and 235 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly 2 truck crashes every 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.
By time of day, 7–8 am stands out with 7.0% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (California: 0.9%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-15 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (8). It is followed by SR-67 (4), SR-52 (3) and I-8 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 181 of the truck crashes here, or 2.7%, compared with 1.6% in California.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in July (12%).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 2.8, vs 3.6 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 92131 fleets
- Review driver schedules for March, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 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.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 | 8 |
| SR-67 | 4 |
| SR-52 | 3 |
| I-8 | 2 |
| I-805 | 2 |
| SR-163 | 2 |
| Alvarado Canyon Rd | 1 |
| Ashford St | 1 |
| Balboa Ave | 1 |
| Greenfield Dr | 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 92131 at a glance
| Population | 35,503 |
| Density | 355 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $185,256 |
| Median home value | $1,190,042 |
| Home ownership | 80% |
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. 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 92131
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 92131?
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 92131?
NHTSA data shows I-15 with 8 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 92131 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 92131?
The worst month is March: 8.8% of truck crashes in San Diego County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 92131?
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 92131 compare with California?
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 92131?
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.