ZIP 92655 (Midway City, CA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 92655: 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 |
Orange County sits below California 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
Police reported 7,193 crashes involving commercial trucks in Orange County since 2015: 3,142 people were injured and 167 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about 2 truck crashes a day.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in March (9.5% of the year) and are lowest in December (7.5%).
November through March accounts for 41.2% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.2% in California.
By time of day, 10–11 am stands out 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
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 92655 is I-405, with 11 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come I-5 (9), SR-91 (8) and SR-57 (5).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 128 crashes, 1.8% of the total, against 1.6% across California.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in March (14%).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 6.5 deaths compared with 2.4 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 92655 fleets
- Plan March schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Orange County.
- Look at alternatives to I-405 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.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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-405 | 11 |
| I-5 | 9 |
| SR-91 | 8 |
| SR-57 | 5 |
| SR-22 | 4 |
| SR-55 | 4 |
| Anaheim Bl | 2 |
| Fairview Rd | 2 |
| Garden Grove Blvd | 2 |
| Harbor Blvd | 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 92655 at a glance
| Population | 8,026 |
| Density | 3,431 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $66,308 |
| Median home value | $794,233 |
| Home ownership | 27% |
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 92655
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 92655?
7,193 truck crashes have been reported in Orange County since 2015, with 167 deaths and 3,142 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 92655?
Since 2015, I-405 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 92655: 11.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 92655?
March has the most truck crashes in Orange County, 9.5% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 92655?
128 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Orange County since 2015, 1.8% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 92655 compare with California?
The yearly rate is 19.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Orange County, vs 33.2 for California.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 92655?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.