Cerritos, CA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Cerritos: 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 393 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Cerritos compares with California
Cerritos against California and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Cerritos stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Cerritos | California | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 73.0 | 33.2 | 49.7 | 2.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.3 | 3.6 | 3.4 | 64% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.37 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 16% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.8% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 51% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 0.9% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.1% | 23.5% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 3.7% | 6.5% | 13.8% | 43% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.8% | 40.2% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 26.1% | 29.1% | 24.8% | 10% below the state |
Compared with California, Cerritos is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr and morning rush (6–10 am).
Cerritos at a glance: 0.0% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 0.9% in California.
Overview
Cerritos has recorded 393 truck crashes since 2015, with 148 people injured and 5 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 11 days.
When crashes happen
August has the most truck crashes, 10.9% of the yearly total, while March has the fewest (5.3%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 41.8% of truck crashes, against 40.2% across California.
By time of day, 10–11 am stands out with 8.7% of truck crashes.
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 10 miles of Cerritos is SR-91, with 13 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: I-405 (11), I-5 (10) and I-605 (9).
Garbage & waste trucks
3 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.8% share (California: 1.6%).
Route planning tips for Cerritos fleets
- Build extra time into August routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-91; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 26.1% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above California; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 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 Cerritos
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-91 | 13 |
| I-405 | 11 |
| I-5 | 10 |
| I-605 | 9 |
| I-710 | 9 |
| Imperial Hwy | 6 |
| Alameda St | 3 |
| Carmenita Rd | 3 |
| I-105 | 3 |
| Rosecrans Ave | 3 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Cerritos) |
|---|---|
| SR-91 | 4 |
| Sr91 Wb/275Ft E Bloomfield Av | 2 |
| Sr91 Wb/1285Ft E Pioneer Bl | 2 |
| Sr91 Wb/12Ft E Bloomfield Av | 2 |
| Sr91 Eb/500Ft E Carmenita Rd | 2 |
| Sr-91 E/B (Artesia Freeway) | 2 |
| Rt91/50Ft W Artesia Bl | 2 |
| Rt91/900Ft E Studebaker Rd | 2 |
Cerritos at a glance
| Population | 46,851 |
| Land area | 8.7 sq mi |
| Density | 5,369 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 90703) | $134,987 |
| Median home value (ZIP 90703) | $934,983 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Cerritos 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 | 26 | — | 55.4 |
| 2010s | 34 | +31% | 48.7 |
| 2020s | 28 | -19% | 61.8 |
In the 2000s about 26 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 28. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 54.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 61.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Cerritos
How many truck accidents are there in Cerritos?
393 truck crashes have been reported in Cerritos since 2015, with 5 deaths and 148 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Cerritos?
NHTSA data shows SR-91 with 13 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Cerritos since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Cerritos?
The worst month is August: 10.9% of truck crashes in Cerritos happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Cerritos?
Garbage trucks were involved in 3 reported crashes in Cerritos since 2015 (0.8% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Cerritos compared with California?
Per 100,000 residents, Cerritos has 73.0 truck crashes a year; California has 33.2.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Cerritos?
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.