Torrance, CA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Torrance: 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
7 of 202 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Torrance compares with California
Torrance against California and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Torrance stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Torrance | California | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 12.4 | 33.2 | 49.7 | 63% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.1 | 3.6 | 3.4 | 69% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.34 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 23% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.2% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 1.9× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 0.9% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 28.4% | 23.5% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 3.7% | 6.5% | 13.8% | 43% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 45.3% | 40.2% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 19.5% | 29.1% | 24.8% | 33% below the state |
Compared with California, Torrance is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. It runs above California on garbage-truck share, morning rush (6–10 am) and winter months (nov–mar).
Torrance at a glance: 1 in 32 garbage-truck share of crashes is 3.2%, against 1.6% for California.
Overview
Police reported 202 crashes involving commercial trucks in Torrance since 2015: 70 people were injured and 2 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 21 days.
When crashes happen
March has the most truck crashes, 13.4% of the yearly total, while February has the fewest (6.4%).
November through March accounts for 45.3% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.2% in California.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, with 9.9% 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
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 15 miles of Torrance happened on I-105 (11), I-405 (11), I-710 (9), I-110 (7) and Anaheim St (6); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 7 crashes, 3.5% of the total, against 1.6% across California.
Route planning tips for Torrance fleets
- Plan March schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Torrance.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 28.4% of truck crashes here, more than California; adjust start times where you can.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Torrance
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 15 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-105 | 11 |
| I-405 | 11 |
| I-710 | 9 |
| I-110 | 7 |
| Anaheim St | 6 |
| I-10 | 6 |
| SR-91 | 6 |
| Alameda St | 5 |
| SR-1 | 4 |
| Santa Fe Ave | 4 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Torrance) |
|---|---|
| 190Th St | 3 |
| Sepulveda Blvd/100Ft W Of Cabrillo Ave | 2 |
| Torrance Bl/Western Av | 2 |
| Rt405 Nb/100Ft S Yukon Av | 2 |
| Hawthorne Bl/200Ft S Sepulveda Bl | 2 |
| Rt405/2000Ft S Artesia Bl | 2 |
| Prairie Ave | 2 |
| Pacific Coast Hwy / Hillworth | 2 |
Torrance at a glance
| Population | 139,576 |
| Land area | 20.5 sq mi |
| Density | 6,803 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 90503) | $125,912 |
| Median home value (ZIP 90503) | $1,095,112 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Torrance 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 | 8 | — | 55.4 |
| 2010s | 18 | +129% | 48.7 |
| 2020s | 15 | -16% | 61.8 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 8 a year in the 2000s and 15 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. 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 Torrance
How many truck crashes happen in Torrance?
Torrance has had 202 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 70 people and killing 2.
When do most truck crashes happen in Torrance?
Truck crashes in Torrance peak in March, with 13.4% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Torrance?
Since 2015, Torrance has reported 7 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.5% of its truck crashes.
How does Torrance compare with California for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 12.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Torrance, vs 33.2 for California.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Torrance?
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.