Corona, CA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Corona: 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
10 of 1,031 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Corona compares with California
Corona against California and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Corona stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Corona | California | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 56.3 | 33.2 | 49.7 | 1.7× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.0 | 3.6 | 3.4 | 44% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.38 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 14% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.0% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 39% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.1% | 0.9% | 6.2% | 89% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.8% | 23.5% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 6.3% | 6.5% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.1% | 40.2% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 31.2% | 29.1% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Corona sits below California on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It runs above California on crashes per 100k residents / yr and after dark.
The headline for Corona: 0.1% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 0.9% across California.
Overview
Since 2015, 1,031 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Corona. They injured 397 people and killed 21.
That averages about one truck crash every 4 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is August with 9.8% of truck crashes; the quietest is December at 6.6%.
November through March accounts for 39.1% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.2% in California.
By time of day, 10–11 am stands out with 6.4% of truck crashes.
0.1% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 0.9% across California.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-91 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (20). After it: SR-60 (18), I-15 (13) and I-10 (9).
Garbage & waste trucks
10 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.0% share (California: 1.6%).
Route planning tips for Corona fleets
- Review driver schedules for August, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-91; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Corona
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 15 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-91 | 20 |
| SR-60 | 18 |
| I-15 | 13 |
| I-10 | 9 |
| SR-71 | 4 |
| Jurupa Ave | 3 |
| SR-241 | 3 |
| Van Buren Blvd | 3 |
| Archibald Ave | 2 |
| Cajalco Rd | 2 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Corona) |
|---|---|
| Sr-91 E/B | 17 |
| SR-91 | 10 |
| Sr-91 W/B | 6 |
| Sampson Ave/16Ft W Of Radio Rd | 4 |
| Rt91/800Ft E Green River Rd | 4 |
| Rt91/500Ft E Green River Rd | 3 |
| Rt91/710Ft E Lincoln Av | 3 |
| Rt91/200Ft W Lincoln Av | 3 |
Corona at a glance
| Population | 161,540 |
| Land area | 39.9 sq mi |
| Density | 4,049 per sq mi |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Corona 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 | 1 | — | 23.9 |
| 2000s | 46 | +4530% | 22.6 |
| 2010s | 73 | +59% | 19.9 |
| 2020s | 92 | +25% | 29.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 1 a year in the 1990s and 92 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 Corona
How many truck accidents are there in Corona?
Corona has had 1,031 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 397 people and killing 21.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Corona?
SR-91 had 20 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 15 miles of Corona since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Corona?
Truck crashes in Corona peak in August, with 9.8% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Corona?
10 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Corona since 2015, 1.0% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Corona compare with California?
Corona records 56.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 33.2 across California.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Corona?
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.