ZIP 92264 (Palm Springs, CA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 92264: 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 |
Compared with California, Riverside County is lower on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr and after dark.
What stands out in Riverside County: 0.2% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 0.9% in California.
Overview
Police reported 11,638 crashes involving commercial trucks in Riverside County since 2015: 5,353 people were injured and 418 were killed.
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%).
November through March accounts for 40.9% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.2% in California.
More truck crashes happen at 2–3 pm than at any other hour (6.0%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.2% of truck crashes, compared with 0.9% in California.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 92264 since 2015 were spread across roads: I-10 (3), SR-74 (3), Ramon Rd (2), Bob Hope Dr (1) and Casitas Wy (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
140 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.2% share (California: 1.6%).
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 92264 fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Riverside County.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in October; review collection routes for that month.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 | 3 |
| SR-74 | 3 |
| Ramon Rd | 2 |
| Bob Hope Dr | 1 |
| Casitas Wy | 1 |
| Date Palm Dr | 1 |
| Dinah Shore Dr | 1 |
| Gene Autry Trail | 1 |
| Sunrise Way | 1 |
| Varner Rd | 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 92264 at a glance
| Population | 19,899 |
| Density | 151 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $77,688 |
| Median home value | $571,061 |
| Home ownership | 69% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 3 to 1,115. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 26.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 29.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 92264
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 92264?
11,638 truck crashes have been reported in Riverside County since 2015, with 418 deaths and 5,353 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 92264?
Truck crashes in Riverside County peak in August, with 9.1% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 92264?
Since 2015, Riverside County has reported 140 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.2% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 92264 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 do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 92264?
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.