Beverly Hills, CA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Beverly Hills: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Beverly Hills 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 |
Los Angeles County sits below California on deaths per 100 crashes, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above California on garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Beverly Hills: US-101 13 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of Beverly Hills.
Overview
Los Angeles County has recorded 34,951 truck crashes since 2015, with 14,954 people injured and 875 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly 8 truck crashes every day.
With 34 truck crashes reported in Beverly Hills since 2015, this page uses Los Angeles County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 8.9% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 7.8%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 41.8% of truck crashes, vs 40.2% for California.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 6.4% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (California: 0.9%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-101 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (13). Next come I-5 (10), I-405 (8) and I-10 (6).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 634 crashes, 1.8% of the total, against 1.6% across California.
Their busiest month is February, with 11% of garbage-truck crashes.
They recorded 2.5 deaths per 100 crashes, against 2.5 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Beverly Hills fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along US-101; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at February schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Los Angeles County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-101 | 13 |
| I-5 | 10 |
| I-405 | 8 |
| I-10 | 6 |
| I-110 | 4 |
| SR-2 | 3 |
| Alameda St | 2 |
| Century Blvd | 2 |
| S Broadway | 2 |
| San Fernando Rd | 2 |
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 |
Beverly Hills at a glance
| Population | 31,027 |
| Land area | 5.7 sq mi |
| Density | 5,436 per sq mi |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 12 to 2,943. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. 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 Beverly Hills
How common are truck crashes in Beverly Hills?
34,951 truck crashes have been reported in Los Angeles County since 2015, with 875 deaths and 14,954 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Beverly Hills?
Since 2015, US-101 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Beverly Hills: 13.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Beverly Hills?
The worst month is October: 8.9% of truck crashes in Los Angeles County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Beverly Hills?
634 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Los Angeles County since 2015, 1.8% of all truck crashes.
How does Beverly Hills compare with California for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Los Angeles County has 31.4 truck crashes a year; California has 33.2.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Beverly Hills?
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.