Moreno Valley, CA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Moreno Valley: 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
15 of 444 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Moreno Valley compares with California
Moreno Valley against California and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Moreno Valley stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Moreno Valley | California | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 17.8 | 33.2 | 49.7 | 46% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.4 | 3.6 | 3.4 | 61% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.50 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.3% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 2.0× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.2% | 0.9% | 6.2% | 74% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.9% | 23.5% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 2.4% | 6.5% | 13.8% | 63% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.1% | 40.2% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 30.2% | 29.1% | 24.8% | same |
Moreno Valley sits below California on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and winter months (nov–mar).
The headline for Moreno Valley: 1 in 30 garbage-truck share of crashes is 3.3%, against 1.6% for California.
Overview
Since 2015, 444 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Moreno Valley. They injured 228 people and killed 6.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 10 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 11.0% of truck crashes; the quietest is July at 5.4%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 43.1% of truck crashes, against 40.2% across California.
The busiest hour is 6–7 am, with 8.1% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.2% of truck crashes, compared with 0.9% in California.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 15 miles of Moreno Valley is I-215, with 20 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: I-10 (15), SR-60 (9) and SR-74 (6).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 15 crashes, 3.4% of the total, against 1.6% across California.
Route planning tips for Moreno Valley fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use I-215, 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 Moreno Valley
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 15 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-215 | 20 |
| I-10 | 15 |
| SR-60 | 9 |
| SR-74 | 6 |
| SR-91 | 5 |
| Gilman Springs Rd | 3 |
| Riverside Ave | 3 |
| SR-79 | 3 |
| Slover Ave | 3 |
| Van Buren Blvd | 3 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Moreno Valley) |
|---|---|
| Sr-60 E/B | 7 |
| Sr-60 W/B | 6 |
| Heacock St | 6 |
| SR-60 | 3 |
| Rt60/775Ft E Day St | 3 |
| Perris Blvd | 3 |
| Heacock St/John F Kennedy Dr | 3 |
| Cactus Av/Old Rt215 Frontage Rd | 2 |
Moreno Valley at a glance
| Population | 213,919 |
| Land area | 51.3 sq mi |
| Density | 4,169 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 92553) | $78,246 |
| Median home value (ZIP 92553) | $452,717 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Moreno Valley 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 | 16 | — | 22.6 |
| 2010s | 26 | +61% | 19.9 |
| 2020s | 42 | +61% | 29.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 16 a year in the 2000s and 42 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 Moreno Valley
How many truck accidents are there in Moreno Valley?
Since 2015, 444 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Moreno Valley (228 injured, 6 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Moreno Valley?
Since 2015, I-215 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 15 miles of Moreno Valley: 20.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Moreno Valley?
The worst month is October: 11.0% of truck crashes in Moreno Valley happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Moreno Valley?
15 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Moreno Valley since 2015, 3.4% of all truck crashes.
How does Moreno Valley compare with California for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Moreno Valley has 17.8 truck crashes a year; California has 33.2.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Moreno Valley?
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.