East Whittier, CA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in East Whittier: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in East Whittier 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 has lower values than California for deaths per 100 crashes, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: garbage-truck share.
East Whittier at a glance: SR-60 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of East Whittier: 15 since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 34,951 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Los Angeles County. They injured 14,954 people and killed 875.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly 8 truck crashes every day.
With 0 truck crashes reported in East Whittier since 2015, this page uses Los Angeles County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in October (8.9% of the year) and are lowest in February (7.8%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 41.8% of truck crashes, against 40.2% across California.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 pm than at any other hour (6.4%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.2% of truck crashes, compared with 0.9% in California.
Where crashes happen
SR-60 leads within 10 miles of East Whittier with 15 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: SR-57 (14), I-605 (12) and SR-91 (11).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 634 of the truck crashes here, or 1.8%, compared with 1.6% in California.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in February (11% of them).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 2.5, vs 2.5 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for East Whittier fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-60; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Waste haulers: February is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Los Angeles County.
- 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 Los Angeles County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-60 | 15 |
| SR-57 | 14 |
| I-605 | 12 |
| SR-91 | 11 |
| I-5 | 10 |
| I-10 | 5 |
| Imperial Hwy | 4 |
| Carmenita Rd | 3 |
| Slauson Ave | 3 |
| Anaheim Bl | 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 |
East Whittier at a glance
| Land area | 1.1 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 90604) | $105,074 |
| Median home value (ZIP 90604) | $783,734 |
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 |
In the 1990s about 12 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 2,943. 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 East Whittier
How many truck crashes happen in East Whittier?
Los Angeles County has had 34,951 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 14,954 people and killing 875.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in East Whittier?
SR-60 had 15 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of East Whittier since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in East Whittier?
Truck crashes in Los Angeles County peak in October, with 8.9% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in East Whittier?
634 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Los Angeles County since 2015, 1.8% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in East Whittier compared with California?
Per 100,000 residents, Los Angeles County has 31.4 truck crashes a year; California has 33.2.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in East Whittier?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.