ZIP 92606 (Irvine, CA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 92606: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Orange 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
6.5 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 2.4 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Orange County compares with California
Orange County against California and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Orange County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Orange County | California | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 19.8 | 33.2 | 49.7 | 40% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.4 | 3.6 | 3.4 | 33% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.43 | 0.44 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.8% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 1.1× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.1% | 0.9% | 6.2% | 90% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.6% | 23.5% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 4.8% | 6.5% | 13.8% | 27% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.2% | 40.2% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 24.7% | 29.1% | 24.8% | 15% below the state |
Compared with California, Orange County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: garbage-truck share.
Orange County at a glance: 0.1% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 0.9% in California.
Overview
Orange County has recorded 7,193 truck crashes since 2015, with 3,142 people injured and 167 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly 2 truck crashes every day.
When crashes happen
March has the most truck crashes, 9.5% of the yearly total, while December has the fewest (7.5%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 41.2% of truck crashes, vs 40.2% for California.
More truck crashes happen at 10–11 am than at any other hour (7.3%).
0.1% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 0.9% across California.
Where crashes happen
I-5 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 92606 with 9 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: I-405 (6), SR-55 (4) and Anaheim Bl (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
128 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.8% share (California: 1.6%).
Their busiest month is March, with 14% of garbage-truck crashes.
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 6.5, vs 2.4 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 92606 fleets
- Plan March schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Orange County.
- Check whether your routes use I-5, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Waste haulers: March is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Orange County.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Orange County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-5 | 9 |
| I-405 | 6 |
| SR-55 | 4 |
| Anaheim Bl | 2 |
| Fairview Rd | 2 |
| Harbor Blvd | 2 |
| SR-22 | 2 |
| SR-241 | 2 |
| SR-57 | 2 |
| Talbert Ave | 2 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Orange County) |
|---|---|
| SR-91 | 43 |
| I-5 | 40 |
| SR-57 | 26 |
| SR-55 | 18 |
| Sr-91 W/B | 14 |
| Sr-91 E/B | 11 |
| I-405 | 9 |
| SR-241 | 8 |
ZIP 92606 at a glance
| Population | 23,990 |
| Density | 2,684 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $135,598 |
| Median home value | $1,140,795 |
| Home ownership | 36% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Orange 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 | 5 | — | 9.9 |
| 2000s | 444 | +8772% | 11.4 |
| 2010s | 627 | +41% | 10.2 |
| 2020s | 592 | -6% | 10.0 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 5 to 592. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 14.8 a year in 2016–19 and 10.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 92606
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 92606?
Since 2015, 7,193 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Orange County (3,142 injured, 167 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 92606?
Since 2015, I-5 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 92606: 9.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 92606?
March has the most truck crashes in Orange County, 9.5% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 92606?
Garbage trucks were involved in 128 reported crashes in Orange County since 2015 (1.8% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 92606 compared with California?
The yearly rate is 19.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Orange County, vs 33.2 for California.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 92606?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.