ZIP 92252 (Joshua Tree, CA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 92252: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in San Bernardino 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 3.7 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How San Bernardino County compares with California
San Bernardino County against California and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where San Bernardino County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | San Bernardino County | California | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 66.4 | 33.2 | 49.7 | 2.0× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.7 | 3.6 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.42 | 0.44 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.9% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 47% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.6% | 0.9% | 6.2% | 39% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 19.9% | 23.5% | 23.7% | 15% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 5.4% | 6.5% | 13.8% | 17% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.2% | 40.2% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 36.8% | 29.1% | 24.8% | 1.3× the state |
San Bernardino County has lower values than California for garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr and after dark.
What stands out in ZIP 92252: SR-62 5 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of ZIP 92252.
Overview
San Bernardino County has recorded 16,987 truck crashes since 2015, with 7,216 people injured and 617 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly 4 truck crashes every day.
When crashes happen
August has the most truck crashes, 9.1% of the yearly total, while November has the fewest (7.8%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 41.2% of truck crashes, vs 40.2% for California.
The busiest hour is 2–3 pm, with 5.4% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.6% of truck crashes, compared with 0.9% in California.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-62 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (5). After it: Buena Vista Dr (1) and CR-LEAR Avenue (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 145 of the truck crashes here, or 0.9%, compared with 1.6% in California.
Their busiest month is April, with 12% of garbage-truck crashes.
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 2.8 deaths compared with 3.7 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 92252 fleets
- Build extra time into August routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-62; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in April; review collection routes for that month.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Bernardino County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-62 | 5 |
| Buena Vista Dr | 1 |
| CR-LEAR Avenue | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (San Bernardino County) |
|---|---|
| I-15 | 67 |
| I-40 | 35 |
| I-10 W/B (San Bernardino Fwy) | 29 |
| I-10 E/B (San Bernardino Fwy) | 27 |
| Sr-60 E/B (Pomona Fwy) | 19 |
| I-10 | 16 |
| US-395 | 14 |
| I-15 N/B (Ontario Fwy) | 14 |
ZIP 92252 at a glance
| Population | 7,538 |
| Density | 26 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $66,598 |
| Median home value | $360,452 |
| Home ownership | 67% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in San Bernardino 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 | 6 | — | 32.0 |
| 2000s | 850 | +14065% | 34.8 |
| 2010s | 1,161 | +37% | 30.6 |
| 2020s | 1,571 | +35% | 43.4 |
In the 1990s about 6 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 1,571. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 35.8 a year in 2016–19, 43.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 92252
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 92252?
San Bernardino County has had 16,987 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 7,216 people and killing 617.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 92252?
SR-62 had 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 92252 since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 92252?
Truck crashes in San Bernardino County peak in August, with 9.1% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 92252?
Since 2015, San Bernardino County has reported 145 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.9% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 92252 compare with California?
The yearly rate is 66.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in San Bernardino County, vs 33.2 for California.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 92252?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.