Norwalk, CA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Norwalk: 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 527 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Norwalk compares with California
Norwalk against California and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Norwalk stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Norwalk | California | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 47.6 | 33.2 | 49.7 | 1.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.3 | 3.6 | 3.4 | 36% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.30 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 32% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.6% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 65% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.4% | 0.9% | 6.2% | 58% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 18.5% | 23.5% | 23.7% | 21% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 3.5% | 6.5% | 13.8% | 46% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.2% | 40.2% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 32.3% | 29.1% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Compared with California, Norwalk 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 after dark.
What stands out in Norwalk: 1 in 172 crashes involve a garbage truck (3 since 2015), vs 1.6% across California.
Overview
Norwalk has recorded 527 truck crashes since 2015, with 163 people injured and 13 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 8 days.
When crashes happen
August has the most truck crashes, 11.0% of the yearly total, while February has the fewest (6.1%).
November through March accounts for 41.2% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.2% in California.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 7.0% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.4% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (California: 0.9%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Norwalk is SR-60, with 15 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: I-5 (13), I-605 (12) and SR-91 (12).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 3 of the truck crashes here, or 0.6%, compared with 1.6% in California.
Route planning tips for Norwalk fleets
- Review driver schedules for August, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use SR-60, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Norwalk
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-60 | 15 |
| I-5 | 13 |
| I-605 | 12 |
| SR-91 | 12 |
| I-710 | 8 |
| I-405 | 7 |
| Imperial Hwy | 6 |
| I-105 | 5 |
| Slauson Ave | 5 |
| Alameda St | 3 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Norwalk) |
|---|---|
| I-605 | 7 |
| Rt605/500Ft N Firestone Bl | 5 |
| Rt5/1000Ft S Norwalk Bl | 3 |
| Rt5/100Ft N Rosecrans Av | 3 |
| Rt605/1200Ft S Firestone Bl | 3 |
| Rt605/50Ft N Firestone Bl | 3 |
| Rt605/400Ft N Firestone Bl | 2 |
| Rt605/300Ft N Firestone Bl | 2 |
Norwalk at a glance
| Population | 98,230 |
| Land area | 9.7 sq mi |
| Density | 10,120 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 90650) | $100,085 |
| Median home value (ZIP 90650) | $644,646 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Norwalk 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 | 37 | — | 55.4 |
| 2010s | 51 | +39% | 48.7 |
| 2020s | 43 | -16% | 61.8 |
From the 2000s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 37 to 43. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. 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 Norwalk
How common are truck crashes in Norwalk?
Norwalk has had 527 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 163 people and killing 13.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Norwalk?
SR-60 had 15 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Norwalk since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Norwalk?
Truck crashes in Norwalk peak in August, with 11.0% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Norwalk?
Since 2015, Norwalk has reported 3 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.6% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Norwalk compare with California?
Per 100,000 residents, Norwalk has 47.6 truck crashes a year; California has 33.2.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Norwalk?
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.