Calipatria, CA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Calipatria: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Calipatria and Imperial County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Imperial County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
7 of 936 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Imperial County compares with California
Imperial County against California and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Imperial County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Imperial County | California | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 44.7 | 33.2 | 49.7 | 1.3× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 7.9 | 3.6 | 3.4 | 2.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.47 | 0.44 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.8% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 52% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.2% | 0.9% | 6.2% | 76% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 17.3% | 23.5% | 23.7% | 26% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 2.4% | 6.5% | 13.8% | 64% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 46.8% | 40.2% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 31.5% | 29.1% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Compared with California, Imperial County is lower on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and winter months (nov–mar).
The headline for Imperial County: 7.9 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 3.6 across California.
Overview
Imperial County has recorded 936 truck crashes since 2015, with 448 people injured and 75 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 4 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Calipatria since 2015, this page uses Imperial County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is March with 12.5% of truck crashes; the quietest is October at 5.8%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 46.8% of truck crashes, against 40.2% across California.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out with 7.5% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.2% of truck crashes, compared with 0.9% in California.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of Calipatria happened on SR-111 (2) and Gentry Rd (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
7 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.7% share (California: 1.6%).
Route planning tips for Calipatria fleets
- Build extra time into March routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Imperial County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-111 | 2 |
| Gentry Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Imperial County) |
|---|---|
| I-8 | 6 |
| Rt111/Keystone Rd | 6 |
| SR-111 | 4 |
| SR-86 | 4 |
| SR-78 | 3 |
| Rt86/782Ft N Of S Marina Dr | 3 |
| Rt86/1M N Bannister Rd | 3 |
| Rt86/ South Marina Dr | 3 |
Calipatria at a glance
| Population | 6,522 |
| Land area | 3.7 sq mi |
| Density | 1,750 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 92233) | $53,778 |
| Median home value (ZIP 92233) | $203,570 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Imperial 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 | — | — | 6.5 |
| 2000s | 64 | — | 5.6 |
| 2010s | 77 | +21% | 4.7 |
| 2020s | 88 | +14% | 3.4 |
From the 2000s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 64 to 88. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 4.0 a year in 2016–19 and 3.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Calipatria
How many truck accidents are there in Calipatria?
Since 2015, 936 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Imperial County (448 injured, 75 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in Calipatria?
March has the most truck crashes in Imperial County, 12.5% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Calipatria?
Since 2015, Imperial County has reported 7 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.7% of its truck crashes.
How does Calipatria compare with California for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Imperial County has 44.7 truck crashes a year; California has 33.2.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Calipatria?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.