Elizabeth Lake, CA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Elizabeth Lake: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Elizabeth Lake 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. It stands out for higher garbage-truck share.
The headline for Elizabeth Lake: SR-138 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Elizabeth Lake: 7 since 2015.
Overview
Los Angeles County has recorded 34,951 truck crashes since 2015, with 14,954 people injured and 875 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly 8 truck crashes every day.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Elizabeth Lake since 2015, this page uses Los Angeles County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 8.9% of the yearly total, while February has the fewest (7.8%).
November through March accounts for 41.8% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.2% in California.
The busiest hour is 12–1 pm, with 6.4% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (California: 0.9%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Elizabeth Lake is SR-138, with 7 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: 110th St W (1), 60th St W (1) and Avenue I (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
634 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.8% share (California: 1.6%).
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 Elizabeth Lake fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use SR-138, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 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
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 Los Angeles County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-138 | 7 |
| 110th St W | 1 |
| 60th St W | 1 |
| Avenue I | 1 |
| CR-90TH St West | 1 |
| CR-BOUQUET Canyon Road | 1 |
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 |
Elizabeth Lake at a glance
| Land area | 6.2 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 93536) | $106,903 |
| Median home value (ZIP 93536) | $533,012 |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 12 to 2,943. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. 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 Elizabeth Lake
How many truck crashes happen in Elizabeth Lake?
Since 2015, 34,951 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Los Angeles County (14,954 injured, 875 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Elizabeth Lake?
NHTSA data shows SR-138 with 7 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Elizabeth Lake since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Elizabeth Lake?
The worst month is October: 8.9% of truck crashes in Los Angeles County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Elizabeth Lake?
Garbage trucks were involved in 634 reported crashes in Los Angeles County since 2015 (1.8% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Elizabeth Lake compare with California?
Los Angeles County records 31.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 33.2 across California.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Elizabeth Lake?
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.