El Sobrante, Riverside County, CA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in El Sobrante, Riverside County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in El Sobrante, Riverside County and Riverside County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Riverside County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
3.7 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 3.6 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Riverside County compares with California
Riverside County against California and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Riverside County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Riverside County | California | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 40.0 | 33.2 | 49.7 | 1.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.6 | 3.6 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.45 | 0.44 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.2% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 26% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.2% | 0.9% | 6.2% | 80% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.5% | 23.5% | 23.7% | 9% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 4.7% | 6.5% | 13.8% | 28% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.9% | 40.2% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 34.5% | 29.1% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Compared with California, Riverside County is lower on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr and after dark.
The headline for El Sobrante, Riverside County: 1.8× yearly fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of El Sobrante: 2.8 in 2016–19, 5.0 in 2020–24.
Overview
Since 2015, 11,638 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Riverside County. They injured 5,353 people and killed 418.
In complete reporting years that works out to about 3 truck crashes a day.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in El Sobrante, Riverside County since 2015; patterns below come from Riverside County as a whole.
When crashes happen
The worst month is August with 9.1% of truck crashes; the quietest is November at 7.7%.
November through March accounts for 40.9% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.2% in California.
The busiest hour is 2–3 pm, with 6.0% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (California: 0.9%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-91 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (15). It is followed by I-15 (8), Van Buren Blvd (3) and Cajalco Rd (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
140 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.2% share (California: 1.6%).
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in October (14%).
They recorded 3.7 deaths per 100 crashes, against 3.6 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for El Sobrante, Riverside County fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Riverside County.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-91; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Waste haulers: October is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Riverside County.
- 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 Riverside County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-91 | 15 |
| I-15 | 8 |
| Van Buren Blvd | 3 |
| Cajalco Rd | 2 |
| SR-60 | 2 |
| 6th St | 1 |
| Alessandro Blvd | 1 |
| Arlington Ave | 1 |
| Bellegrave Ave | 1 |
| CR-EL Sobrante Road | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Riverside County) |
|---|---|
| I-10 | 58 |
| I-15 | 37 |
| Sr-60 E/B | 37 |
| Sr-60 W/B | 30 |
| Sr-91 E/B | 29 |
| I-215 | 25 |
| SR-60 | 17 |
| SR-91 | 15 |
El Sobrante, Riverside County at a glance
| Land area | 7.2 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 92503) | $96,268 |
| Median home value (ZIP 92503) | $590,816 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Riverside County 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 | 3 | — | 23.9 |
| 2000s | 588 | +19483% | 22.6 |
| 2010s | 739 | +26% | 19.9 |
| 2020s | 1,115 | +51% | 29.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 3 a year in the 1990s and 1,115 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 26.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 29.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about El Sobrante, Riverside County
How many truck crashes happen in El Sobrante, Riverside County?
Riverside County has had 11,638 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 5,353 people and killing 418.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in El Sobrante, Riverside County?
Since 2015, SR-91 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of El Sobrante: 15.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in El Sobrante, Riverside County?
August has the most truck crashes in Riverside County, 9.1% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in El Sobrante, Riverside County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 140 reported crashes in Riverside County since 2015 (1.2% of truck crashes).
How does El Sobrante, Riverside County compare with California for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 40.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Riverside County, vs 33.2 for California.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in El Sobrante, Riverside County?
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.