South Gate, CA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in South Gate: 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 218 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How South Gate compares with California
South Gate against California and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where South Gate stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | South Gate | California | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 21.0 | 33.2 | 49.7 | 37% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.4 | 3.6 | 3.4 | 61% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.51 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.9% | 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) | 18.6% | 23.5% | 23.7% | 21% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 0.0% | 6.5% | 13.8% | 100% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.5% | 40.2% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 33.3% | 29.1% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Compared with California, South Gate is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above California on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and after dark.
The headline for South Gate: 0.0% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (California: 0.9%).
Overview
Since 2015, 218 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in South Gate. They injured 113 people and killed 3.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 19 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is August with 11.0% of truck crashes; the quietest is January at 5.0%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 39.5% of truck crashes, vs 40.2% for California.
The busiest hour is 10–11 am, with 8.7% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (California: 0.9%).
Where crashes happen
I-5 leads within 10 miles of South Gate with 18 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: I-105 (10), I-710 (10) and SR-91 (10).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 4 of the truck crashes here, or 1.8%, compared with 1.6% in California.
Route planning tips for South Gate fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in South Gate.
- Look at alternatives to I-5 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 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 South Gate
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-5 | 18 |
| I-105 | 10 |
| I-710 | 10 |
| SR-91 | 10 |
| I-10 | 8 |
| I-110 | 8 |
| I-405 | 8 |
| I-605 | 8 |
| Alameda St | 7 |
| SR-60 | 6 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (South Gate) |
|---|---|
| Firestone Bl/Garfield Av | 3 |
| Rt710/400Ft N Firestone Bl | 3 |
| Rt710/1000Ft N Imperial Hwy | 2 |
| Rt710 Sb/2425Ft N Los Angeles Rvr | 2 |
| Rt710/300Ft N Imperial Hwy | 2 |
| Rt710/400Ft N Imperial Hwy | 2 |
| Rt710/50Ft S South Gate Rr Underpass | 2 |
| Rt710/150Ft N Los Angeles River | 2 |
South Gate at a glance
| Population | 90,805 |
| Land area | 7.2 sq mi |
| Density | 12,547 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 90280) | $74,651 |
| Median home value (ZIP 90280) | $636,241 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in South Gate 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 | 22 | — | 55.4 |
| 2010s | 22 | +0% | 48.7 |
| 2020s | 18 | -17% | 61.8 |
In the 2000s about 22 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 18. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. 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 South Gate
How many truck crashes happen in South Gate?
218 truck crashes have been reported in South Gate since 2015, with 3 deaths and 113 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in South Gate?
Since 2015, I-5 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of South Gate: 18.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in South Gate?
Truck crashes in South Gate peak in August, with 11.0% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in South Gate?
4 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in South Gate since 2015, 1.8% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in South Gate compared with California?
South Gate records 21.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 33.2 across California.
How can I plan a safer truck route in South Gate?
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.