ZIP 92262 (Palm Springs, CA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 92262: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Riverside 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
3.7 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 3.6 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Riverside County compares with California
Riverside County against California and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Riverside County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Riverside County | California | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 40.0 | 33.2 | 49.7 | 1.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.6 | 3.6 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.45 | 0.44 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.2% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 26% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.2% | 0.9% | 6.2% | 80% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.5% | 23.5% | 23.7% | 9% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 4.7% | 6.5% | 13.8% | 28% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.9% | 40.2% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 34.5% | 29.1% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Riverside County sits below California on 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.
The headline for ZIP 92262: I-10 deadliest road: 12 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 92262 since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 11,638 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Riverside County. They injured 5,353 people and killed 418.
In complete reporting years that works out to about 3 truck crashes a day.
When crashes happen
August has the most truck crashes, 9.1% of the yearly total, while November has the fewest (7.7%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 40.9% of truck crashes, against 40.2% across California.
More truck crashes happen at 2–3 pm than at any other hour (6.0%).
Road surface: 0.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (California: 0.9%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 92262 is I-10, with 12 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: Ramon Rd (2), Bob Hope Dr (1) and CR-NORTH Indian Cyn Dr (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 140 crashes, 1.2% of the total, against 1.6% across California.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in October (14% of them).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 3.7, vs 3.6 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 92262 fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Riverside County.
- Where you can, review stops along I-10; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in October; review collection routes for that month.
- 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 Riverside County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-10 | 12 |
| Ramon Rd | 2 |
| Bob Hope Dr | 1 |
| CR-NORTH Indian Cyn Dr | 1 |
| Casitas Wy | 1 |
| Date Palm Dr | 1 |
| Dinah Shore Dr | 1 |
| Gene Autry Trail | 1 |
| Indian Canyon Dr | 1 |
| Sunrise Way | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Riverside County) |
|---|---|
| I-10 | 58 |
| I-15 | 37 |
| Sr-60 E/B | 37 |
| Sr-60 W/B | 30 |
| Sr-91 E/B | 29 |
| I-215 | 25 |
| SR-60 | 17 |
| SR-91 | 15 |
ZIP 92262 at a glance
| Population | 26,887 |
| Density | 296 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $71,672 |
| Median home value | $619,008 |
| Home ownership | 64% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Riverside 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 | 3 | — | 23.9 |
| 2000s | 588 | +19483% | 22.6 |
| 2010s | 739 | +26% | 19.9 |
| 2020s | 1,115 | +51% | 29.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 3 a year in the 1990s and 1,115 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 26.2 a year in 2016–19 and 29.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 92262
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 92262?
11,638 truck crashes have been reported in Riverside County since 2015, with 418 deaths and 5,353 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 92262?
Since 2015, I-10 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 92262: 12.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 92262?
August has the most truck crashes in Riverside County, 9.1% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 92262?
140 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Riverside County since 2015, 1.2% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 92262 compare with California for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 40.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Riverside County, vs 33.2 for California.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 92262?
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.