Temecula, CA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Temecula: 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
4 of 341 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Temecula compares with California
Temecula against California and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Temecula stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Temecula | California | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 26.4 | 33.2 | 49.7 | 20% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.8 | 3.6 | 3.4 | 22% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.42 | 0.44 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.2% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 26% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.3% | 0.9% | 6.2% | 67% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.2% | 23.5% | 23.7% | 14% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 4.3% | 6.5% | 13.8% | 34% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.3% | 40.2% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 23.8% | 29.1% | 24.8% | 18% below the state |
Compared with California, Temecula is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Temecula: I-15 most fatal truck crashes within 15 miles of Temecula: 16 since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 341 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Temecula. They injured 145 people and killed 9.
That averages about one truck crash every 12 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in July (12.6% of the year) and are lowest in September (4.7%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 41.3% of truck crashes, vs 40.2% for California.
By time of day, 6–7 am stands out with 9.4% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.3% of truck crashes, compared with 0.9% in California.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 15 miles of Temecula is I-15, with 16 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come I-215 (5), Jefferson Ave (2) and SR-79 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 4 crashes, 1.2% of the total, against 1.6% across California.
Route planning tips for Temecula fleets
- Review driver schedules for July, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use I-15, 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
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 Temecula
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 15 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-15 | 16 |
| I-215 | 5 |
| Jefferson Ave | 2 |
| SR-79 | 2 |
| Antelope Rd | 1 |
| Baxter Rd | 1 |
| Bundy Canyon Rd | 1 |
| CR-LOS Gatos Rd | 1 |
| Clinton Keith Rd | 1 |
| Domenigoni Pkwy | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Temecula) |
|---|---|
| I-15 | 10 |
| Rt15/1000Ft N Winchester Rd | 4 |
| Rt15/500Ft N Rancho California Rd | 3 |
| Rt 15/816Ft N Of Santa Gertrudis Creek Bridge | 2 |
| Rt 15 Nb/.539Mi N Of Rt 79 | 2 |
| Rt 15 Sb/372Ft S Of Overland Dr | 2 |
| Rt15 Nb/700Ft S Santiago Rd | 2 |
| Rt15/1.2M S Temecula Pkwy | 2 |
Temecula at a glance
| Population | 112,431 |
| Land area | 37.2 sq mi |
| Density | 3,024 per sq mi |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Temecula 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 | 14 | — | 22.6 |
| 2010s | 27 | +96% | 19.9 |
| 2020s | 28 | +5% | 29.0 |
In the 2000s about 14 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 28. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 26.2 a year in 2016–19, 29.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Temecula
How many truck accidents are there in Temecula?
Since 2015, 341 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Temecula (145 injured, 9 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Temecula?
Since 2015, I-15 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 15 miles of Temecula: 16.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Temecula?
Truck crashes in Temecula peak in July, with 12.6% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Temecula?
Garbage trucks were involved in 4 reported crashes in Temecula since 2015 (1.2% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Temecula compare with California?
Temecula records 26.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 33.2 across California.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Temecula?
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.