Paramount, CA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Paramount: 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
4 of 204 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Paramount compares with California
Paramount against California and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Paramount stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Paramount | California | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 35.9 | 33.2 | 49.7 | 1.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.0 | 3.6 | 3.4 | 1.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.41 | 0.44 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.0% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 1.2× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 0.9% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.8% | 23.5% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 7.9% | 6.5% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 37.6% | 40.2% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 26.7% | 29.1% | 24.8% | 8% below the state |
Paramount has lower values than California for on snow, slush or ice and after dark. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
Paramount at a glance: 0.0% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (California: 0.9%).
Overview
Since 2015, 204 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Paramount. They injured 82 people and killed 8.
That averages about one truck crash every 20 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
August has the most truck crashes, 11.8% of the yearly total, while May has the fewest (3.4%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 37.6% of truck crashes, vs 40.2% for California.
More truck crashes happen at 3–4 pm than at any other hour (9.8%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.0% of truck crashes, compared with 0.9% in California.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-5 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (15). It is followed by I-105 (10), I-405 (10) and I-710 (10).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 4 crashes, 2.0% of the total, against 1.6% across California.
Route planning tips for Paramount fleets
- Review driver schedules for August, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along I-5; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Paramount
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-5 | 15 |
| I-105 | 10 |
| I-405 | 10 |
| I-710 | 10 |
| SR-91 | 10 |
| I-605 | 9 |
| Alameda St | 6 |
| Anaheim St | 6 |
| Slauson Ave | 6 |
| I-110 | 5 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Paramount) |
|---|---|
| Rt105/100Ft E Garfield Av | 3 |
| Rt710/500Ft N Compton Bl | 3 |
| Rt710/200Ft S Rosecrans Av | 2 |
| Rt710/20Ft N Compton Bl | 2 |
| Rt710/.3M S Rosecrans Av | 2 |
| Rt710/1000Ft S Of Rosecrans Av | 2 |
| Rt710/100Ft N Of Compton Bl | 2 |
| Rt105/300Ft W Merkel Av | 2 |
Paramount at a glance
| Population | 51,169 |
| Land area | 4.7 sq mi |
| Density | 10,827 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 90723) | $75,250 |
| Median home value (ZIP 90723) | $505,193 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Paramount 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 | 9 | +780% | 55.4 |
| 2010s | 18 | +99% | 48.7 |
| 2020s | 20 | +11% | 61.8 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 1 to 20. 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 Paramount
How many truck accidents are there in Paramount?
Paramount has had 204 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 82 people and killing 8.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Paramount?
I-5 had 15 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Paramount since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Paramount?
Truck crashes in Paramount peak in August, with 11.8% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Paramount?
4 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Paramount since 2015, 2.0% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Paramount compare with California?
The yearly rate is 35.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Paramount, vs 33.2 for California.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Paramount?
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.