Baldwin Park, CA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Baldwin Park: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes, 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
3 of 480 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Baldwin Park compares with California
Baldwin Park against California and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Baldwin Park stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Baldwin Park | California | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 61.0 | 33.2 | 49.7 | 1.8× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.5 | 3.6 | 3.4 | 58% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.48 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.7% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 60% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 0.9% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.2% | 23.5% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 7.5% | 6.5% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.6% | 40.2% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 27.5% | 29.1% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with California, Baldwin Park is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above California on crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and in rain, sleet or snow.
Baldwin Park at a glance: 1 in 154 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 0.7%, vs 1.6% in California.
Overview
Police reported 480 crashes involving commercial trucks in Baldwin Park since 2015: 228 people were injured and 7 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 9 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in October (11.9% of the year) and are lowest in September (5.2%).
November through March accounts for 39.6% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.2% in California.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 8.8% of truck crashes.
0.0% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 0.9% across California.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-10 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (21). After it: SR-60 (18), I-210 (14) and I-605 (8).
Garbage & waste trucks
3 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.6% share (California: 1.6%).
Route planning tips for Baldwin Park fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use I-10, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 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 Baldwin Park
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-10 | 21 |
| SR-60 | 18 |
| I-210 | 14 |
| I-605 | 8 |
| Gale Ave | 2 |
| SR-57 | 2 |
| Amar Rd | 1 |
| Atlantic Blvd | 1 |
| Azusa Ave | 1 |
| Badillo St | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Baldwin Park) |
|---|---|
| I-10 W/B (San Bernardino Fwy) | 5 |
| Rt10/.3M W Baldwin Park Bl | 4 |
| Rt10/800Ft E Rt605 | 3 |
| Rt10/.1M W Baldwin Park Bl | 3 |
| Rt10/.2M W Baldwin Park Bl | 3 |
| Rt10 Eb/.2M E Rt605 | 3 |
| Rt10 Wb/.2M E Baldwin Park Bl | 3 |
| Rt605/40Ft S Rt10 | 2 |
Baldwin Park at a glance
| Population | 69,247 |
| Land area | 6.6 sq mi |
| Density | 10,441 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 91706) | $81,122 |
| Median home value (ZIP 91706) | $608,533 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Baldwin Park 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 | — | — | 62.3 |
| 2000s | 36 | — | 55.4 |
| 2010s | 40 | +9% | 48.7 |
| 2020s | 40 | +0% | 61.8 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 36 a year in the 2000s and 40 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 54.0 a year in 2016–19, 61.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Baldwin Park
How many truck accidents are there in Baldwin Park?
Since 2015, 480 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Baldwin Park (228 injured, 7 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Baldwin Park?
Since 2015, I-10 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Baldwin Park: 21.
When do most truck crashes happen in Baldwin Park?
The worst month is October: 11.9% of truck crashes in Baldwin Park happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Baldwin Park?
Garbage trucks were involved in 3 reported crashes in Baldwin Park since 2015 (0.6% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Baldwin Park compared with California?
Per 100,000 residents, Baldwin Park has 61.0 truck crashes a year; California has 33.2.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Baldwin Park?
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.