Beaumont, CA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Beaumont: 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
1 of 231 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Beaumont compares with California
Beaumont against California and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Beaumont stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Beaumont | California | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 33.2 | 33.2 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.3 | 3.6 | 3.4 | 36% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.51 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.5% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 72% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 0.9% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 15.2% | 23.5% | 23.7% | 35% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 5.5% | 6.5% | 13.8% | 15% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.9% | 40.2% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 35.5% | 29.1% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Compared with California, Beaumont is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: injuries per crash and after dark.
The headline for Beaumont: 1 in 217 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 0.5%, vs 1.6% in California.
Overview
Since 2015, 231 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Beaumont. They injured 119 people and killed 5.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 19 days.
When crashes happen
April has the most truck crashes, 13.0% of the yearly total, while October has the fewest (4.8%).
November through March accounts for 42.9% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.2% in California.
By time of day, 4–5 pm stands out with 8.7% 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
Within this area, I-10 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (5). After it: SR-60 (4), Gilman Springs Rd (3) and Ramona Expy (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
1 crash involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.4% share (California: 1.6%).
Route planning tips for Beaumont fleets
- Plan April schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Beaumont.
- Check whether your routes use I-10, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 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 Beaumont
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-10 | 5 |
| SR-60 | 4 |
| Gilman Springs Rd | 3 |
| Ramona Expy | 2 |
| SR-74 | 2 |
| SR-79 | 2 |
| 6th St | 1 |
| Allen St | 1 |
| Bryce Canyon Wy | 1 |
| CR-RAMONA Expwy | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Beaumont) |
|---|---|
| I-10 | 5 |
| SR-60 | 3 |
| Rt10/.5M W Oak Valley Pkwy | 3 |
| 6Th St/Wellwood Av | 3 |
| Beaumont Av/Rt10 | 2 |
| Rt10 Eb/300Ft W Cherry Valley Bl | 2 |
| Rt 10 Eb/2000Ft W Of Highland Springs Ave | 2 |
| Interstate 10 W/B | 2 |
Beaumont at a glance
| Population | 59,502 |
| Land area | 30.3 sq mi |
| Density | 1,962 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 92223) | $102,761 |
| Median home value (ZIP 92223) | $496,166 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Beaumont 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 | — | — | 23.9 |
| 2000s | 13 | — | 22.6 |
| 2010s | 16 | +25% | 19.9 |
| 2020s | 22 | +37% | 29.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 13 a year in the 2000s and 22 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 26.2 a year in 2016–19 and 29.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Beaumont
How common are truck crashes in Beaumont?
Since 2015, 231 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Beaumont (119 injured, 5 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Beaumont?
I-10 had 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Beaumont since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Beaumont?
April has the most truck crashes in Beaumont, 13.0% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Beaumont?
Since 2015, Beaumont has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 0.4% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Beaumont compare with California?
The yearly rate is 33.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Beaumont, vs 33.2 for California.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Beaumont?
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.