ZIP 92585 (Menifee, CA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 92585: 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 stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr and after dark.
Riverside County at a glance: 0.2% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (California: 0.9%).
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.
The busiest hour is 2–3 pm, 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
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 92585 since 2015: I-215 (7), SR-74 (7), Harley Knox Blvd (2), I-15 (2) and Ramona Expressway (2). No single road stands out.
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 92585 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.
- 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-215 | 7 |
| SR-74 | 7 |
| Harley Knox Blvd | 2 |
| I-15 | 2 |
| Ramona Expressway | 2 |
| Ramona Expwy | 2 |
| Ramona Expy | 2 |
| SR-79 | 2 |
| A St | 1 |
| Antelope 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 92585 at a glance
| Population | 29,534 |
| Density | 667 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $106,667 |
| Median home value | $548,884 |
| Home ownership | 82% |
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. 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 92585
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 92585?
Since 2015, 11,638 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Riverside County (5,353 injured, 418 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 92585?
August has the most truck crashes in Riverside County, 9.1% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 92585?
Garbage trucks were involved in 140 reported crashes in Riverside County since 2015 (1.2% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 92585 compare 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 92585?
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.