Santa Fe Springs, CA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Santa Fe Springs: 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 618 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Santa Fe Springs compares with California
Santa Fe Springs against California and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Santa Fe Springs stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Santa Fe Springs | California | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 289.0 | 33.2 | 49.7 | 8.7× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.0 | 3.6 | 3.4 | 44% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.39 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 11% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.7% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 59% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 0.9% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 27.6% | 23.5% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 2.2% | 6.5% | 13.8% | 66% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.1% | 40.2% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 23.7% | 29.1% | 24.8% | 18% below the state |
Compared with California, Santa Fe Springs is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr and morning rush (6–10 am).
Santa Fe Springs at a glance: 0.0% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 0.9% in California.
Overview
Since 2015, 618 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Santa Fe Springs. They injured 240 people and killed 12.
That averages about one truck crash every 7 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
April has the most truck crashes, 10.8% of the yearly total, while November has the fewest (7.0%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 41.1% of truck crashes, vs 40.2% for California.
By time of day, 9–10 am stands out with 8.6% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.0% of truck crashes, compared with 0.9% in California.
Where crashes happen
SR-60 leads within 10 miles of Santa Fe Springs with 17 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come I-5 (15), I-605 (12) and SR-91 (11).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 4 of the truck crashes here, or 0.6%, compared with 1.6% in California.
Route planning tips for Santa Fe Springs fleets
- Review driver schedules for April, 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.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 27.6% 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 Santa Fe Springs
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-60 | 17 |
| I-5 | 15 |
| I-605 | 12 |
| SR-91 | 11 |
| Imperial Hwy | 6 |
| I-10 | 5 |
| I-710 | 5 |
| Slauson Ave | 5 |
| Carmenita Rd | 3 |
| I-105 | 3 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Santa Fe Springs) |
|---|---|
| I-605 | 9 |
| Rt605/500Ft N Rt5 | 6 |
| Rt605 Sb/500Ft N Telegraph Rd | 6 |
| Rt605/1750 Ft N Of Telegraph Rd | 4 |
| Rt5 Nb/200Ft S Rt605 O/C | 3 |
| Rt605 Sb/1000Ft S Telegraph Rd | 3 |
| Rt605/1500Ft S Telegraph Rd | 3 |
| Rt605/1000Ft N Telegraph Rd | 3 |
Santa Fe Springs at a glance
| Population | 18,683 |
| Land area | 8.9 sq mi |
| Density | 2,109 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 90670) | $88,872 |
| Median home value (ZIP 90670) | $662,914 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Santa Fe Springs 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 | 43 | — | 55.4 |
| 2010s | 52 | +21% | 48.7 |
| 2020s | 56 | +6% | 61.8 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 43 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 Santa Fe Springs
How many truck crashes happen in Santa Fe Springs?
Santa Fe Springs has had 618 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 240 people and killing 12.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Santa Fe Springs?
SR-60 had 17 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Santa Fe Springs since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Santa Fe Springs?
Truck crashes in Santa Fe Springs peak in April, with 10.8% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Santa Fe Springs?
Since 2015, Santa Fe Springs has reported 4 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.6% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Santa Fe Springs compared with California?
Santa Fe Springs records 289.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 33.2 across California.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Santa Fe Springs?
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.