Glendale, CA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Glendale: 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
7 of 389 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Glendale compares with California
Glendale against California and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Glendale stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Glendale | California | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 18.1 | 33.2 | 49.7 | 45% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.3 | 3.6 | 3.4 | 64% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.35 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 20% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.9% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 1.1× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.3% | 0.9% | 6.2% | 71% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.0% | 23.5% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 8.3% | 6.5% | 13.8% | 1.3× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 37.8% | 40.2% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 24.4% | 29.1% | 24.8% | 16% below the state |
Glendale sits below California on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. It stands out for higher garbage-truck share, morning rush (6–10 am) and in rain, sleet or snow.
What stands out in Glendale: I-5 27 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 15 miles of Glendale.
Overview
Glendale has recorded 389 truck crashes since 2015, with 136 people injured and 5 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 11 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is May with 11.6% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 4.9%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 37.8% of truck crashes, vs 40.2% for California.
More truck crashes happen at 9–10 am than at any other hour (8.7%).
Road surface: 0.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (California: 0.9%).
Where crashes happen
I-5 leads within 15 miles of Glendale with 27 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by I-210 (15), US-101 (14) and I-10 (11).
Garbage & waste trucks
7 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.8% share (California: 1.6%).
Route planning tips for Glendale fleets
- Build extra time into May routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along I-5; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 26.0% of truck crashes here, more than California; adjust start times where you can.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Glendale
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 15 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-5 | 27 |
| I-210 | 15 |
| US-101 | 14 |
| I-10 | 11 |
| I-405 | 7 |
| SR-60 | 7 |
| SR-2 | 5 |
| I-110 | 4 |
| Washington Bl | 4 |
| Alameda St | 3 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Glendale) |
|---|---|
| Sr-134 W/B Ventura Freeway | 4 |
| I-210 E/B (Foothill Freeway) | 3 |
| Rt210 Eb/50Ft W Boston Av | 3 |
| Rt5 Sb/150Ft N Western Av | 3 |
| Rt210/479Ft W New York Av | 3 |
| Sonora Av/545Ft S Flower St | 3 |
| San Fernando Road | 2 |
| San Francisco Rd/35Ft S Broadway | 2 |
Glendale at a glance
| Population | 187,823 |
| Land area | 30.5 sq mi |
| Density | 6,162 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 91207) | $118,116 |
| Median home value (ZIP 91207) | $1,436,552 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Glendale 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 | 25 | — | 55.4 |
| 2010s | 33 | +35% | 48.7 |
| 2020s | 30 | -9% | 61.8 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 25 a year in the 2000s and 30 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 54.0 a year in 2016–19, 61.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Glendale
How many truck crashes happen in Glendale?
Glendale has had 389 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 136 people and killing 5.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Glendale?
I-5 had 27 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 15 miles of Glendale since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Glendale?
Truck crashes in Glendale peak in May, with 11.6% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Glendale?
Garbage trucks were involved in 7 reported crashes in Glendale since 2015 (1.8% of truck crashes).
How does Glendale compare with California for truck crashes?
Glendale records 18.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 33.2 across California.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Glendale?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.