ZIP 92886 (Yorba Linda, CA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 92886: 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 has lower values than California for 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
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
Truck crashes peak in March (9.5% of the year) and are lowest in December (7.5%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 41.2% of truck crashes, against 40.2% across California.
By time of day, 10–11 am stands out with 7.3% of truck crashes.
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 (15). It is followed by SR-91 (11), SR-60 (6) and I-5 (5).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 128 of the truck crashes here, or 1.8%, compared with 1.6% in California.
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 92886 fleets
- Build extra time into March routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use SR-57, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at March schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 | 15 |
| SR-91 | 11 |
| SR-60 | 6 |
| I-5 | 5 |
| SR-71 | 5 |
| Anaheim Bl | 2 |
| Imperial Hwy | 2 |
| SR-55 | 2 |
| Batavia St | 1 |
| E Chapman Ave | 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 92886 at a glance
| Population | 49,704 |
| Density | 1,480 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $153,397 |
| Median home value | $1,116,345 |
| 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 |
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 92886
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 92886?
Since 2015, 7,193 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Orange County (3,142 injured, 167 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 92886?
NHTSA data shows SR-57 with 15 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 92886 since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 92886?
Truck crashes in Orange County peak in March, with 9.5% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 92886?
Since 2015, Orange County has reported 128 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.8% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 92886 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.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 92886?
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.