Bell, CA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Bell: 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
2 of 234 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Bell compares with California
Bell against California and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Bell stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Bell | California | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 63.8 | 33.2 | 49.7 | 1.9× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.3 | 3.6 | 3.4 | 64% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.38 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 14% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.9% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 46% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 0.9% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.3% | 23.5% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 3.1% | 6.5% | 13.8% | 52% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 38.4% | 40.2% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 29.0% | 29.1% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with California, Bell is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It runs above California on crashes per 100k residents / yr.
What stands out in Bell: 0.0% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 0.9% across California.
Overview
Since 2015, 234 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Bell. They injured 92 people and killed 3.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 18 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is May with 10.7% of truck crashes; the quietest is October at 4.7%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 38.4% of truck crashes, against 40.2% across California.
More truck crashes happen at 8–9 am than at any other hour (9.8%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.0% of truck crashes, compared with 0.9% in California.
Where crashes happen
I-5 leads within 10 miles of Bell with 20 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: SR-60 (11), I-10 (10) and I-105 (10).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 2 of the truck crashes here, or 0.9%, compared with 1.6% in California.
Route planning tips for Bell fleets
- Plan May schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Bell.
- Check whether your routes use I-5, 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
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 Bell
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-5 | 20 |
| SR-60 | 11 |
| I-10 | 10 |
| I-105 | 10 |
| I-605 | 10 |
| SR-91 | 8 |
| I-110 | 7 |
| Alameda St | 6 |
| I-710 | 6 |
| Slauson Ave | 6 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Bell) |
|---|---|
| I-710 S/B (Long Beach Freeway) | 4 |
| Rt710 Sb/300Ft S Florence Av | 4 |
| Rt710/1000Ft N Slauson Av | 4 |
| Rt710/1000Ft S Atlantic Bl | 3 |
| Rt710/600Ft N Florence Av | 2 |
| Rt710/50Ft N Slauson Av Rr Up | 2 |
| Rt710/500Ft N Florence Av | 2 |
| Rt710/602Ft N Florence Av | 2 |
Bell at a glance
| Population | 31,930 |
| Land area | 2.5 sq mi |
| Density | 12,731 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 90201) | $60,927 |
| Median home value (ZIP 90201) | $543,125 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Bell 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 | 22 | — | 55.4 |
| 2010s | 23 | +5% | 48.7 |
| 2020s | 16 | -32% | 61.8 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 22 a year in the 2000s and 16 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 54.0 a year in 2016–19 and 61.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Bell
How common are truck crashes in Bell?
234 truck crashes have been reported in Bell since 2015, with 3 deaths and 92 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Bell?
I-5 had 20 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Bell since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Bell?
Truck crashes in Bell peak in May, with 10.7% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Bell?
Garbage trucks were involved in 2 reported crashes in Bell since 2015 (0.9% of truck crashes).
How does Bell compare with California for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Bell has 63.8 truck crashes a year; California has 33.2.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Bell?
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.