Murrieta, CA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Murrieta: 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 227 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Murrieta compares with California
Murrieta against California and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Murrieta stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Murrieta | California | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 17.9 | 33.2 | 49.7 | 46% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.7 | 3.6 | 3.4 | 25% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.45 | 0.44 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.9% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 45% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 0.9% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.2% | 23.5% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 3.6% | 6.5% | 13.8% | 44% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 37.1% | 40.2% | 41.9% | 8% below the state |
| After dark | 26.7% | 29.1% | 24.8% | 8% below the state |
Murrieta has lower values than California for crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share. Where it is higher: morning rush (6–10 am).
Murrieta at a glance: October 15.4% of truck crashes happen in October, more than any other month.
Overview
Police reported 227 crashes involving commercial trucks in Murrieta since 2015: 101 people were injured and 6 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 18 days.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 15.4% of the yearly total, while May has the fewest (3.1%).
November through March accounts for 37.1% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.2% in California.
The busiest hour is 12–1 pm, with 8.4% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (California: 0.9%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 15 miles of Murrieta is I-15, with 14 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: I-215 (7), SR-74 (7) and SR-79 (4).
Garbage & waste trucks
2 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.9% share (California: 1.6%).
Route planning tips for Murrieta fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use I-15, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Morning starts matter: 26.2% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than California.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Murrieta
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 15 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-15 | 14 |
| I-215 | 7 |
| SR-74 | 7 |
| SR-79 | 4 |
| Jefferson Ave | 2 |
| A St | 1 |
| Antelope Rd | 1 |
| Baxter Rd | 1 |
| Bundy Canyon Rd | 1 |
| CR-GRAND Ave | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Murrieta) |
|---|---|
| I-15 | 6 |
| Murrieta Hot Springs Rd | 5 |
| I-215 | 4 |
| Palm Tree Ln/River Birch Ln | 2 |
| Rt 15 Sb/.75Mi S Of Rt 215 | 2 |
| Murrieta Hot Springs Rd/200Ft W Whitewood Rd | 2 |
| Rt215 Sb/250Ft S Los Alamos Rd | 2 |
| Rt15/500 Ft N Of Warm Springs U/C | 2 |
Murrieta at a glance
| Population | 112,539 |
| Land area | 35.4 sq mi |
| Density | 3,179 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 92563) | $125,397 |
| Median home value (ZIP 92563) | $643,481 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Murrieta 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 | 11 | — | 22.6 |
| 2010s | 13 | +16% | 19.9 |
| 2020s | 24 | +89% | 29.0 |
In the 2000s about 11 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 24. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. 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 Murrieta
How common are truck crashes in Murrieta?
Since 2015, 227 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Murrieta (101 injured, 6 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Murrieta?
Since 2015, I-15 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 15 miles of Murrieta: 14.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Murrieta?
October has the most truck crashes in Murrieta, 15.4% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Murrieta?
2 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Murrieta since 2015, 0.9% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Murrieta compared with California?
Per 100,000 residents, Murrieta has 17.9 truck crashes a year; California has 33.2.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Murrieta?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.