ZIP 92276 (Thousand Palms, CA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 92276: 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). It runs above California on crashes per 100k residents / yr and after dark.
ZIP 92276 at a glance: I-10 deadliest road: 8 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 92276 since 2015.
Overview
Riverside County has recorded 11,638 truck crashes since 2015, with 5,353 people injured and 418 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly 3 truck crashes every day.
When crashes happen
The worst month is August with 9.1% of truck crashes; the quietest is November at 7.7%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 40.9% of truck crashes, vs 40.2% for California.
More truck crashes happen at 2–3 pm than at any other hour (6.0%).
0.2% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 0.9% across California.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-10 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (8). Next come Ramon Rd (2), Varner Rd (2) and Bob Hope Dr (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 140 crashes, 1.2% of the total, against 1.6% across California.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in October (14%).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 3.7, vs 3.6 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 92276 fleets
- Build extra time into August routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use I-10, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Waste haulers: October is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Riverside County.
- 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 | 8 |
| Ramon Rd | 2 |
| Varner Rd | 2 |
| Bob Hope Dr | 1 |
| CR-THOUSAND Palms Canyon Rd | 1 |
| Casitas Wy | 1 |
| Date Palm Dr | 1 |
| Dillon Rd | 1 |
| Dinah Shore Dr | 1 |
| Gene Autry Trail | 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 92276 at a glance
| Population | 7,720 |
| Density | 80 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $77,000 |
| Median home value | $253,693 |
| Home ownership | 73% |
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 92276
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 92276?
Since 2015, 11,638 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Riverside County (5,353 injured, 418 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 92276?
Since 2015, I-10 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 92276: 8.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 92276?
Truck crashes in Riverside County peak in August, with 9.1% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 92276?
Garbage trucks were involved in 140 reported crashes in Riverside County since 2015 (1.2% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 92276 compare with California for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Riverside County has 40.0 truck crashes a year; California has 33.2.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 92276?
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.