Burbank, Los Angeles County, CA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Burbank, Los Angeles County: 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
6 of 322 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Burbank, Los Angeles County compares with California
Burbank, 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 Burbank, Los Angeles County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Burbank, Los Angeles County | California | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 27.6 | 33.2 | 49.7 | 17% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 0.6 | 3.6 | 3.4 | 83% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.20 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 55% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.9% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 1.2× 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 | 7.3% | 6.5% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.0% | 40.2% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 26.4% | 29.1% | 24.8% | 9% below the state |
Burbank, Los Angeles County sits below California on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. It stands out for higher garbage-truck share and in rain, sleet or snow.
The headline for Burbank, Los Angeles County: 0.0% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 0.9% across California.
Overview
Burbank, Los Angeles County has recorded 322 truck crashes since 2015, with 68 people injured and 3 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 13 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 12.1% of truck crashes; the quietest is June at 5.6%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 42.0% of truck crashes, vs 40.2% for California.
More truck crashes happen at 1–2 pm than at any other hour (8.4%).
0.0% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 0.9% across California.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 15 miles of Burbank is I-5, with 28 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by I-210 (14), US-101 (14) and I-10 (11).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 6 crashes, 1.9% of the total, against 1.6% across California.
Route planning tips for Burbank, Los Angeles County fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use I-5, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Burbank, Los Angeles County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 15 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-5 | 28 |
| I-210 | 14 |
| US-101 | 14 |
| I-10 | 11 |
| I-405 | 8 |
| SR-2 | 5 |
| I-110 | 4 |
| Alameda St | 3 |
| SR-118 | 3 |
| San Fernando Rd | 3 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Burbank, Los Angeles County) |
|---|---|
| I-5 S/B (Golden State Freeway) | 4 |
| I-5 N/B (Golden State Freeway) | 3 |
| Rt5/.5M S Buena Vista St | 3 |
| Rt5/2Ft N Alameda Av | 3 |
| Rt5/1050Ft N Empire Av | 3 |
| Rt5/4500Ft N Burbank Bl | 3 |
| Rt5/500Ft S Buena Vista St | 3 |
| Rt5/60Ft S Burbank Bl | 2 |
Burbank, Los Angeles County at a glance
| Population | 103,533 |
| Land area | 17.3 sq mi |
| Density | 5,979 per sq mi |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Burbank, 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 | — | — | 62.3 |
| 2000s | 20 | — | 55.4 |
| 2010s | 28 | +38% | 48.7 |
| 2020s | 27 | -2% | 61.8 |
From the 2000s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 20 to 27. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 54.0 a year in 2016–19, 61.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Burbank, Los Angeles County
How many truck crashes happen in Burbank, Los Angeles County?
Since 2015, 322 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Burbank, Los Angeles County (68 injured, 3 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Burbank, Los Angeles County?
I-5 had 28 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 15 miles of Burbank since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Burbank, Los Angeles County?
January has the most truck crashes in Burbank, Los Angeles County, 12.1% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Burbank, Los Angeles County?
6 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Burbank, Los Angeles County since 2015, 1.9% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Burbank, Los Angeles County compared with California?
Per 100,000 residents, Burbank, Los Angeles County has 27.6 truck crashes a year; California has 33.2.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Burbank, Los Angeles County?
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.