Carson, CA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Carson: 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
4 of 689 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Carson compares with California
Carson against California and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Carson stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Carson | California | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 67.0 | 33.2 | 49.7 | 2.0× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.0 | 3.6 | 3.4 | 17% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.54 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.6% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 64% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 0.9% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.7% | 23.5% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 3.7% | 6.5% | 13.8% | 43% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.5% | 40.2% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 28.1% | 29.1% | 24.8% | same |
Carson has lower values than California for deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr and injuries per crash.
What stands out in Carson: 1 in 169 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 0.6%, vs 1.6% in California.
Overview
Carson has recorded 689 truck crashes since 2015, with 369 people injured and 22 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 6 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in October (11.2% of the year) and are lowest in January (6.2%).
November through March accounts for 41.5% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.2% in California.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 7.8% 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-405 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (11). It is followed by I-105 (10), I-710 (9) and SR-91 (7).
Garbage & waste trucks
4 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.6% share (California: 1.6%).
Route planning tips for Carson fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Carson.
- Look at alternatives to I-405 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 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 Carson
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-405 | 11 |
| I-105 | 10 |
| I-710 | 9 |
| SR-91 | 7 |
| Anaheim St | 6 |
| I-605 | 6 |
| Alameda St | 4 |
| I-110 | 4 |
| SR-1 | 4 |
| Rosecrans Ave | 3 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Carson) |
|---|---|
| Albertoni St/Avalon Bl | 5 |
| Alameda St | 5 |
| Rt91/800Ft W Central Av | 4 |
| Avalon Blvd | 4 |
| 223Rd St | 3 |
| Alameda St/62Ft N Sepulveda Bl | 3 |
| Alameda St/Sepulveda Bl | 3 |
| Carson St | 3 |
Carson at a glance
| Population | 91,358 |
| Land area | 18.7 sq mi |
| Density | 4,877 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 90746) | $113,364 |
| Median home value (ZIP 90746) | $758,373 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Carson 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 | 2 | — | 62.3 |
| 2000s | 34 | +1610% | 55.4 |
| 2010s | 56 | +62% | 48.7 |
| 2020s | 65 | +17% | 61.8 |
In the 1990s about 2 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 65. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. 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 Carson
How common are truck crashes in Carson?
Since 2015, 689 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Carson (369 injured, 22 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Carson?
I-405 had 11 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Carson since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Carson?
October has the most truck crashes in Carson, 11.2% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Carson?
4 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Carson since 2015, 0.6% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Carson compare with California?
Carson records 67.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 33.2 across California.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Carson?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.