Commerce, CA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Commerce: 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 545 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Commerce compares with California
Commerce against California and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Commerce stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Commerce | California | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 404.7 | 33.2 | 49.7 | 12.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.1 | 3.6 | 3.4 | 42% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.37 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 16% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.4% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 77% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 0.9% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.6% | 23.5% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 2.1% | 6.5% | 13.8% | 68% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.6% | 40.2% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 26.1% | 29.1% | 24.8% | 10% below the state |
Commerce has lower values than California for deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr.
The headline for Commerce: 1 in 263 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 0.4%, vs 1.6% in California.
Overview
Police reported 545 crashes involving commercial trucks in Commerce since 2015: 201 people were injured and 11 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 8 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is November with 10.6% of truck crashes; the quietest is September at 6.6%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 41.6% of truck crashes, against 40.2% across California.
More truck crashes happen at 2–3 pm than at any other hour (7.9%).
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 Commerce with 20 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by SR-60 (14), I-10 (12) and I-605 (10).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 2 crashes, 0.4% of the total, against 1.6% across California.
Route planning tips for Commerce fleets
- Plan November schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Commerce.
- Look at alternatives to I-5 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Commerce
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-5 | 20 |
| SR-60 | 14 |
| I-10 | 12 |
| I-605 | 10 |
| I-105 | 8 |
| SR-91 | 8 |
| I-110 | 7 |
| Slauson Ave | 6 |
| I-710 | 5 |
| Alameda St | 4 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Commerce) |
|---|---|
| Rt5/100Ft S Triggs St | 3 |
| Rt5/300Ft N Triggs St | 3 |
| Sheila St/Arrowmill Av | 3 |
| Washington Bl/218Ft W Of Cobbs St | 3 |
| Washington Bl | 3 |
| Washington Blvd | 2 |
| Washington Boulevard | 2 |
| Washington Bl/Ayers Av | 2 |
Commerce at a glance
| Population | 11,882 |
| Land area | 6.5 sq mi |
| Density | 1,818 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 90040) | $74,472 |
| Median home value (ZIP 90040) | $590,376 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Commerce 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 | 1 | — | 62.3 |
| 2000s | 40 | +3860% | 55.4 |
| 2010s | 54 | +37% | 48.7 |
| 2020s | 48 | -12% | 61.8 |
In the 1990s about 1 truck crash a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 48. 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 Commerce
How many truck accidents are there in Commerce?
Since 2015, 545 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Commerce (201 injured, 11 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Commerce?
I-5 had 20 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Commerce since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Commerce?
The worst month is November: 10.6% of truck crashes in Commerce happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Commerce?
2 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Commerce since 2015, 0.4% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Commerce compare with California?
Commerce records 404.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 33.2 across California.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Commerce?
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.