Altadena, CA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Altadena: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Altadena and Los Angeles County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Los Angeles County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
2.5 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 2.5 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Los Angeles County compares with California
Los Angeles County against California and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Los Angeles County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Los Angeles County | California | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 31.4 | 33.2 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.5 | 3.6 | 3.4 | 31% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.42 | 0.44 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.8% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 1.1× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.2% | 0.9% | 6.2% | 82% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.8% | 23.5% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 5.8% | 6.5% | 13.8% | 11% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.8% | 40.2% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 28.9% | 29.1% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with California, Los Angeles County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: garbage-truck share.
The headline for Altadena: I-210 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Altadena: 11 since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 34,951 crashes involving commercial trucks in Los Angeles County since 2015: 14,954 people were injured and 875 were killed.
That averages about 8 truck crashes a day in fully reported years.
Only 2 truck crashes were reported in Altadena since 2015; patterns below come from Los Angeles County as a whole.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in October (8.9% of the year) and are lowest in February (7.8%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 41.8% of truck crashes, against 40.2% across California.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 pm than at any other hour (6.4%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.2% of truck crashes, compared with 0.9% in California.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Altadena is I-210, with 11 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by I-5 (10), I-10 (4) and SR-2 (4).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 634 crashes, 1.8% of the total, against 1.6% across California.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in February (11%).
They recorded 2.5 deaths per 100 crashes, against 2.5 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Altadena fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along I-210; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Waste haulers: February is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Los Angeles County.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Los Angeles County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-210 | 11 |
| I-5 | 10 |
| I-10 | 4 |
| SR-2 | 4 |
| San Fernando Rd | 2 |
| Alhambra Ave | 1 |
| Angeles Forest Hwy | 1 |
| Atlantic Blvd | 1 |
| Colorado Ave | 1 |
| Corson St | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Los Angeles County) |
|---|---|
| I-605 | 43 |
| I-5 | 43 |
| SR-60 | 33 |
| SR-91 | 25 |
| I-10 W/B (San Bernardino Fwy) | 22 |
| I-5 S/B (Golden State Freeway) | 22 |
| Sr-14 N/B | 22 |
| I-710 S/B (Long Beach Freeway) | 19 |
Altadena at a glance
| Land area | 8.5 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 91001) | $134,903 |
| Median home value (ZIP 91001) | $1,135,198 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Los Angeles 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 | 12 | — | 62.3 |
| 2000s | 2,148 | +17804% | 55.4 |
| 2010s | 2,934 | +37% | 48.7 |
| 2020s | 2,943 | +0% | 61.8 |
In the 1990s about 12 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 2,943. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 54.0 a year in 2016–19, 61.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Altadena
How many truck accidents are there in Altadena?
Since 2015, 34,951 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Los Angeles County (14,954 injured, 875 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Altadena?
I-210 had 11 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Altadena since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Altadena?
October has the most truck crashes in Los Angeles County, 8.9% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Altadena?
Garbage trucks were involved in 634 reported crashes in Los Angeles County since 2015 (1.8% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Altadena compared with California?
Los Angeles County records 31.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 33.2 across California.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Altadena?
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.