ZIP 92821 (Brea, CA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 92821: 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.
The headline for Orange County: 0.1% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 0.9% in 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
The worst month is March with 9.5% of truck crashes; the quietest is December at 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.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.1% of truck crashes, compared with 0.9% in California.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-57 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (15). After it: SR-60 (11), SR-91 (9) and I-10 (5).
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 92821 fleets
- Plan March schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Orange County.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-57; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 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
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
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 | 15 |
| SR-60 | 11 |
| SR-91 | 9 |
| I-10 | 5 |
| I-5 | 4 |
| Imperial Hwy | 3 |
| Anaheim Bl | 2 |
| Gale Ave | 2 |
| Amar Rd | 1 |
| Batavia St | 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 92821 at a glance
| Population | 41,623 |
| Density | 1,137 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $123,629 |
| Median home value | $900,204 |
| Home ownership | 58% |
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 large-truck crashes: 14.8 a year in 2016–19, 10.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 92821
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 92821?
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 92821?
NHTSA data shows SR-57 with 15 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 92821 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 92821?
March has the most truck crashes in Orange County, 9.5% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 92821?
Garbage trucks were involved in 128 reported crashes in Orange County since 2015 (1.8% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 92821 compare with California for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 19.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Orange County, vs 33.2 for California.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 92821?
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.