Winterhaven, CA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Winterhaven: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Winterhaven 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 |
Imperial County sits below California on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above California on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and winter months (nov–mar).
The headline for Imperial County: 7.9 people killed per 100 truck crashes (California: 3.6).
Overview
Police reported 936 crashes involving commercial trucks in Imperial County since 2015: 448 people were injured and 75 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 4 days.
Winterhaven had 0 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Imperial County numbers.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in March (12.5% of the year) and are lowest in October (5.8%).
November through March accounts for 46.8% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.2% in California.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out with 7.5% of truck crashes.
0.2% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 0.9% across California.
Where crashes happen
US-95 leads within 10 miles of Winterhaven with 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: I-8 (2), 16th St (1) and 32nd St (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
7 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.7% share (California: 1.6%).
Route planning tips for Winterhaven fleets
- Plan March schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Imperial County.
- Where you can, review stops along US-95; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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) |
|---|---|
| US-95 | 5 |
| I-8 | 2 |
| 16th St | 1 |
| 32nd St | 1 |
| CR-AVENUE 4E | 1 |
| CR-S Ave 1 E | 1 |
| E County 15th St | 1 |
| I-5 | 1 |
| S Ave 3E | 1 |
| S Avenue 3 E | 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 |
Winterhaven at a glance
| Land area | 0.2 sq mi |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 64 a year in the 2000s and 88 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 4.0 a year in 2016–19 and 3.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Winterhaven
How common are truck crashes in Winterhaven?
Since 2015, 936 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Imperial County (448 injured, 75 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Winterhaven?
US-95 had 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Winterhaven since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Winterhaven?
The worst month is March: 12.5% of truck crashes in Imperial County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Winterhaven?
Since 2015, Imperial County has reported 7 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.7% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Winterhaven compared with California?
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 Winterhaven?
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.