West Covina, CA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in West Covina: 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
2 of 365 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How West Covina compares with California
West Covina against California and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where West Covina stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | West Covina | California | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 30.5 | 33.2 | 49.7 | 8% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.1 | 3.6 | 3.4 | 14% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.29 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 34% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.6% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 66% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 0.9% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 29.5% | 23.5% | 23.7% | 1.3× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 5.3% | 6.5% | 13.8% | 19% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 38.4% | 40.2% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 32.3% | 29.1% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
West Covina sits below California on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. It runs above California on morning rush (6–10 am) and after dark.
West Covina at a glance: 1 in 179 garbage-truck share of crashes is 0.6%, against 1.6% for California.
Overview
West Covina has recorded 365 truck crashes since 2015, with 106 people injured and 12 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 11 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is September with 12.1% of truck crashes; the quietest is December at 6.6%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 38.4% of truck crashes, vs 40.2% for California.
More truck crashes happen at 7–8 am than at any other hour (9.3%).
0.0% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 0.9% across California.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 15 miles of West Covina is SR-60, with 29 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come I-10 (27), I-210 (16) and SR-57 (13).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 2 crashes, 0.5% of the total, against 1.6% across California.
Route planning tips for West Covina fleets
- Build extra time into September routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to SR-60 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 29.5% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above California; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 West Covina
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 15 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-60 | 29 |
| I-10 | 27 |
| I-210 | 16 |
| SR-57 | 13 |
| I-605 | 12 |
| I-5 | 9 |
| SR-91 | 6 |
| Imperial Hwy | 4 |
| SR-210 | 4 |
| Slauson Ave | 3 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (West Covina) |
|---|---|
| I-10 W/B (San Bernardino Fwy) | 8 |
| I-10 E/B (San Bernardino Fwy) | 4 |
| Rt10/.5M E Holt Ave | 3 |
| Rt10/.2M W Grand Av | 3 |
| Rt10/220Ft E Barranca Av | 3 |
| Rt10/1922Ft W Citrus St | 3 |
| Rt10/2000Ft W Citrus Av | 3 |
| Rt10/40Ft E Of Holt Av | 3 |
West Covina at a glance
| Population | 106,920 |
| Land area | 16.0 sq mi |
| Density | 6,667 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 91791) | $102,266 |
| Median home value (ZIP 91791) | $836,590 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in West Covina 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 | 4 | — | 62.3 |
| 2000s | 25 | +515% | 55.4 |
| 2010s | 29 | +17% | 48.7 |
| 2020s | 30 | +4% | 61.8 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 4 a year in the 1990s and 30 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 West Covina
How many truck crashes happen in West Covina?
Since 2015, 365 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in West Covina (106 injured, 12 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in West Covina?
Since 2015, SR-60 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 15 miles of West Covina: 29.
Which month has the most truck crashes in West Covina?
Truck crashes in West Covina peak in September, with 12.1% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in West Covina?
Since 2015, West Covina has reported 2 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.5% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in West Covina compared with California?
Per 100,000 residents, West Covina has 30.5 truck crashes a year; California has 33.2.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in West Covina?
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.