ZIP 92553 (Moreno Valley, CA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 92553: 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.
What stands out in ZIP 92553: 2.3× yearly fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 92553: 3.2 in 2016–19, 7.4 in 2020–24.
Overview
Riverside County has recorded 11,638 truck crashes since 2015, with 5,353 people injured and 418 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%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 40.9% of truck crashes, against 40.2% across California.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out with 6.0% of truck crashes.
0.2% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 0.9% across California.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 92553 is I-215, with 14 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come SR-60 (5), I-10 (3) and Van Buren Blvd (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
140 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.2% share (California: 1.6%).
Their busiest month is October, with 14% of garbage-truck crashes.
They recorded 3.7 deaths per 100 crashes, against 3.6 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 92553 fleets
- Review driver schedules for August, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along I-215; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at October schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- 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 Riverside County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-215 | 14 |
| SR-60 | 5 |
| I-10 | 3 |
| Van Buren Blvd | 3 |
| Harley Knox Blvd | 2 |
| I-5 | 2 |
| Ramona Expwy | 2 |
| SR-91 | 2 |
| Alessandro Blvd | 1 |
| Box Springs 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 92553 at a glance
| Population | 74,640 |
| Density | 2,809 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $78,246 |
| Median home value | $452,717 |
| Home ownership | 52% |
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. 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 92553
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 92553?
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 92553?
I-215 had 14 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 92553 since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 92553?
Truck crashes in Riverside County peak in August, with 9.1% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 92553?
Since 2015, Riverside County has reported 140 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.2% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 92553 compared with California?
Riverside County records 40.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 33.2 across California.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 92553?
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.