ZIP 92887 (Yorba Linda, CA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 92887: 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. It stands out for higher garbage-truck share.
Orange County at a glance: 0.1% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (California: 0.9%).
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
The worst month is March with 9.5% of truck crashes; the quietest is December at 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.
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 (14). After it: SR-91 (13), SR-60 (4) and SR-71 (4).
Garbage & waste trucks
128 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.8% share (California: 1.6%).
Their busiest month is March, with 14% of garbage-truck crashes.
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 6.5 deaths compared with 2.4 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 92887 fleets
- Plan March schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Orange County.
- Look at alternatives to SR-57 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in March; review collection routes for that month.
- 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 | 14 |
| SR-91 | 13 |
| SR-60 | 4 |
| SR-71 | 4 |
| SR-241 | 2 |
| 6th St | 1 |
| Batavia St | 1 |
| E Chapman Ave | 1 |
| East Collins Ave | 1 |
| Edison 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 92887 at a glance
| Population | 19,725 |
| Density | 675 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $163,953 |
| Median home value | $1,180,071 |
| Home ownership | 84% |
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. 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 92887
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 92887?
Orange County has had 7,193 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 3,142 people and killing 167.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 92887?
NHTSA data shows SR-57 with 14 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 92887 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 92887?
Truck crashes in Orange County peak in March, with 9.5% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 92887?
Since 2015, Orange County has reported 128 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.8% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 92887 compare with California?
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 92887?
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.