Pasadena, CA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Pasadena: 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
8 of 716 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Pasadena compares with California
Pasadena against California and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Pasadena stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Pasadena | California | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 46.0 | 33.2 | 49.7 | 1.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.2 | 3.6 | 3.4 | 39% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.41 | 0.44 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.1% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 30% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.3% | 0.9% | 6.2% | 69% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.5% | 23.5% | 23.7% | 13% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.7% | 6.5% | 13.8% | 1.6× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 45.8% | 40.2% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 24.5% | 29.1% | 24.8% | 16% below the state |
Compared with California, Pasadena is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above California on crashes per 100k residents / yr, in rain, sleet or snow and winter months (nov–mar).
Pasadena at a glance: 10.7% in rain, sleet or snow, against 6.5% across California.
Overview
Pasadena has recorded 716 truck crashes since 2015, with 308 people injured and 15 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 6 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 10.9% of truck crashes; the quietest is August at 5.7%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 45.8% of truck crashes, vs 40.2% for California.
The busiest hour is 10–11 am, with 8.0% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.3% 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 (25). Next come I-10 (24), SR-60 (16) and I-210 (15).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 8 of the truck crashes here, or 1.1%, compared with 1.6% in California.
Route planning tips for Pasadena fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, 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
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 Pasadena
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 15 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-5 | 25 |
| I-10 | 24 |
| SR-60 | 16 |
| I-210 | 15 |
| US-101 | 11 |
| I-605 | 9 |
| Slauson Ave | 6 |
| Alameda St | 4 |
| I-110 | 4 |
| SR-2 | 4 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Pasadena) |
|---|---|
| I-210 E/B (Foothill Freeway) | 6 |
| I-210 W/B (Foothill Freeway) | 6 |
| I-210 E/B Foothill Freeway | 4 |
| I-210 W/B Foothill Freeway | 4 |
| Rt210/500Ft W Sunnyslope Ave | 4 |
| Rt210 Eb/264Ft E Hammond St | 3 |
| Rt210 Wb/350Ft W Sierra Madre Bl | 3 |
| Rt210/1000Ft W Madre St | 3 |
Pasadena at a glance
| Population | 137,195 |
| Land area | 23.0 sq mi |
| Density | 5,975 per sq mi |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Pasadena 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 | 51 | — | 55.4 |
| 2010s | 63 | +23% | 48.7 |
| 2020s | 56 | -11% | 61.8 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 51 a year in the 2000s and 56 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 Pasadena
How many truck crashes happen in Pasadena?
Pasadena has had 716 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 308 people and killing 15.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Pasadena?
Since 2015, I-5 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 15 miles of Pasadena: 25.
When do most truck crashes happen in Pasadena?
Truck crashes in Pasadena peak in January, with 10.9% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Pasadena?
8 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Pasadena since 2015, 1.1% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Pasadena compared with California?
Per 100,000 residents, Pasadena has 46.0 truck crashes a year; California has 33.2.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Pasadena?
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.