ZIP 92805 (Anaheim, CA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 92805: 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.
What stands out in Orange County: 0.1% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 0.9% across California.
Overview
Orange County has recorded 7,193 truck crashes since 2015, with 3,142 people injured and 167 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%).
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
Within this area, SR-57 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (13). After it: SR-91 (11), I-5 (9) and I-405 (6).
Garbage & waste trucks
128 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.8% share (California: 1.6%).
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in March (14%).
They recorded 6.5 deaths per 100 crashes, against 2.4 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 92805 fleets
- Review driver schedules for March, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to SR-57 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at March schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- 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) |
|---|---|
| SR-57 | 13 |
| SR-91 | 11 |
| I-5 | 9 |
| I-405 | 6 |
| SR-22 | 4 |
| SR-55 | 4 |
| Imperial Hwy | 3 |
| Anaheim Bl | 2 |
| Carmenita Rd | 2 |
| Fairview Rd | 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 92805 at a glance
| Population | 74,661 |
| Density | 4,631 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $91,252 |
| Median home value | $734,117 |
| Home ownership | 40% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 5 a year in the 1990s and 592 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. 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 92805
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 92805?
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 92805?
NHTSA data shows SR-57 with 13 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 92805 since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 92805?
March has the most truck crashes in Orange County, 9.5% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 92805?
Since 2015, Orange County has reported 128 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.8% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 92805 compare with California?
Per 100,000 residents, Orange County has 19.8 truck crashes a year; California has 33.2.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 92805?
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.