ZIP 93041 (Port Hueneme, CA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 93041: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Ventura 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
1.5 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 3.2 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Ventura County compares with California
Ventura County against California and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Ventura County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Ventura County | California | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 22.9 | 33.2 | 49.7 | 31% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.2 | 3.6 | 3.4 | 11% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.44 | 0.44 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.1% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 1.9× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.1% | 0.9% | 6.2% | 85% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.3% | 23.5% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 4.0% | 6.5% | 13.8% | 38% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.9% | 40.2% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 22.6% | 29.1% | 24.8% | 22% below the state |
Ventura 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 and morning rush (6–10 am).
Ventura County at a glance: 1 in 32 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 3.1%, vs 1.6% in California.
Overview
Since 2015, 2,205 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Ventura County. They injured 980 people and killed 68.
That averages about one truck crash every 2 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is August with 10.2% of truck crashes; the quietest is November at 7.1%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 39.9% of truck crashes, against 40.2% across California.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out with 7.4% 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-126 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (4). It is followed by SR-118 (2), Dufau Rd (1) and Fairway Dr (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 70 crashes, 3.2% of the total, against 1.6% across California.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in August (17% of them).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 1.5 deaths compared with 3.2 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 93041 fleets
- Review driver schedules for August, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use SR-126, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Waste haulers: August is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Ventura County.
- Morning starts matter: 25.3% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than California.
- 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 Ventura County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-126 | 4 |
| SR-118 | 2 |
| Dufau Rd | 1 |
| Fairway Dr | 1 |
| Plesant Valley Rd | 1 |
| Ponderosa Dr | 1 |
| SR-1 | 1 |
| SR-33 | 1 |
| SR-34 | 1 |
| Telegraph Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Ventura County) |
|---|---|
| Us-101 N/B (Ventura Freeway) | 8 |
| Us-101 N/B Ventura Freeway | 5 |
| Us-101 N/B | 5 |
| SR-118 | 5 |
| Los Angeles Av | 5 |
| Rt101/1M N Wendy Dr | 5 |
| Rt101/.1M S Lynn Rd | 4 |
| Rt34/Wood Rd | 4 |
ZIP 93041 at a glance
| Population | 23,273 |
| Density | 1,528 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $90,592 |
| Median home value | $577,807 |
| Home ownership | 45% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Ventura 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 | 1 | — | 5.0 |
| 2000s | 142 | +14090% | 5.6 |
| 2010s | 181 | +27% | 5.1 |
| 2020s | 197 | +9% | 3.8 |
In the 1990s about 1 truck crash a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 197. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 5.8 a year in 2016–19 and 3.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 93041
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 93041?
Ventura County has had 2,205 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 980 people and killing 68.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 93041?
SR-126 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 93041 since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 93041?
The worst month is August: 10.2% of truck crashes in Ventura County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 93041?
70 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Ventura County since 2015, 3.2% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 93041 compared with California?
Ventura County records 22.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 33.2 across California.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 93041?
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.