ZIP 92610 (Foothill Ranch, CA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 92610: 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.
What stands out in Orange County: 0.1% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 0.9% across California.
Overview
Since 2015, 7,193 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Orange County. They injured 3,142 people and killed 167.
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.
The busiest hour is 10–11 am, with 7.3% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (California: 0.9%).
Where crashes happen
I-5 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 92610 with 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: SR-241 (3), Camino Capistrano (1) and I-405 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 128 of the truck crashes here, or 1.8%, compared with 1.6% in California.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in March (14% of them).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 6.5 deaths compared with 2.4 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 92610 fleets
- Plan March schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Orange County.
- Look at alternatives to I-5 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Waste haulers: March is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Orange County.
- 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 Orange County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-5 | 5 |
| SR-241 | 3 |
| Camino Capistrano | 1 |
| I-405 | 1 |
| Jamboree Rd | 1 |
| Lake Forest Dr | 1 |
| Oak Canyon | 1 |
| SR-261 | 1 |
| Saddleback Rd | 1 |
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 92610 at a glance
| Population | 12,867 |
| Density | 1,230 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $195,046 |
| Median home value | $1,023,268 |
| Home ownership | 83% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 5 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 592. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 14.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 10.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 92610
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 92610?
7,193 truck crashes have been reported in Orange County since 2015, with 167 deaths and 3,142 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 92610?
I-5 had 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 92610 since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 92610?
March has the most truck crashes in Orange County, 9.5% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 92610?
Since 2015, Orange County has reported 128 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.8% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 92610 compared with California?
Per 100,000 residents, Orange County has 19.8 truck crashes a year; California has 33.2.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 92610?
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.