Independence, CA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Independence: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Independence and Inyo County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Inyo County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
1 of 238 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
How Inyo County compares with California
Inyo County against California and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Inyo County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Inyo County | California | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 112.6 | 33.2 | 49.7 | 3.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 9.6 | 3.6 | 3.4 | 2.7× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.38 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 14% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.4% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 73% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 3.1% | 0.9% | 6.2% | 3.3× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 13.1% | 23.5% | 23.7% | 44% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 4.4% | 6.5% | 13.8% | 33% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.9% | 40.2% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 41.5% | 29.1% | 24.8% | 1.4× the state |
Inyo County sits below California on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Inyo County: 3.1% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 0.9% across California.
Overview
Since 2015, 238 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Inyo County. They injured 90 people and killed 22.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 18 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Independence since 2015, this page uses Inyo County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 11.8% of the yearly total, while July has the fewest (5.9%).
November through March accounts for 41.9% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.2% in California.
More truck crashes happen at 11 am–12 pm than at any other hour (7.6%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 3.1% of truck crashes, compared with 0.9% in California.
Where crashes happen
No fatal crash involving a large truck has a recorded location within 10 miles of Independence since 2015.
Garbage & waste trucks
1 crash involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.4% share (California: 1.6%).
Route planning tips for Independence fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Inyo County.
- With 3.1% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above California), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Inyo County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
No fatal crashes involving a large truck with a road name were recorded within 10 miles since 2015.
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Inyo County) |
|---|---|
| US-395 | 5 |
| Us395 Nb/Gill Station Coso Rd | 3 |
| N/B Us-395 | 3 |
| Hwy Us-395, Independence Ca 93526 | 2 |
| Nb Us395/Pearson Rd | 2 |
| Rt127/1.6M N Rt190 | 2 |
| Rt395/ Gill Station Coso Rd | 2 |
| Rt395/.1M S Fall Rd | 2 |
Independence at a glance
| Land area | 4.9 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 93526) | $72,950 |
| Median home value (ZIP 93526) | $294,751 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Inyo 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 | — | — | 1.3 |
| 2000s | 13 | — | 1.1 |
| 2010s | 16 | +16% | 0.4 |
| 2020s | 23 | +47% | 2.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 13 a year in the 2000s and 23 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 0.8 a year in 2016–19 and 2.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Independence
How many truck accidents are there in Independence?
238 truck crashes have been reported in Inyo County since 2015, with 22 deaths and 90 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Independence?
The worst month is January: 11.8% of truck crashes in Inyo County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Independence?
1 crash involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Inyo County since 2015, 0.4% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Independence compared with California?
Per 100,000 residents, Inyo County has 112.6 truck crashes a year; California has 33.2.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Independence?
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.