Woodcrest, CA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Woodcrest: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Woodcrest 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 |
Riverside County sits below California 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.
Woodcrest at a glance: 2.1× fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Woodcrest per year, 2020–24 vs 2016–19 (8.0 vs 3.8).
Overview
Riverside County has recorded 11,638 truck crashes since 2015, with 5,353 people injured and 418 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about 3 truck crashes a day.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Woodcrest since 2015, this page uses Riverside County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is August with 9.1% of truck crashes; the quietest is November at 7.7%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 40.9% of truck crashes, against 40.2% across California.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out with 6.0% 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
I-215 leads within 10 miles of Woodcrest with 13 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come SR-91 (9), SR-60 (5) and I-15 (4).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 140 crashes, 1.2% of the total, against 1.6% across California.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in October (14% of them).
They recorded 3.7 deaths per 100 crashes, against 3.6 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Woodcrest fleets
- Review driver schedules for August, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use I-215, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at October schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- 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 Riverside County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-215 | 13 |
| SR-91 | 9 |
| SR-60 | 5 |
| I-15 | 4 |
| Van Buren Blvd | 3 |
| Cajalco Rd | 2 |
| Harley Knox Blvd | 2 |
| Alessandro Blvd | 1 |
| Arlington Ave | 1 |
| Box Springs Rd | 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 |
Woodcrest at a glance
| Land area | 11.4 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 92508) | $147,674 |
| Median home value (ZIP 92508) | $710,949 |
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 |
In the 1990s about 3 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 1,115. 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 Woodcrest
How many truck crashes happen in Woodcrest?
11,638 truck crashes have been reported in Riverside County since 2015, with 418 deaths and 5,353 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Woodcrest?
Since 2015, I-215 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Woodcrest: 13.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Woodcrest?
Truck crashes in Riverside County peak in August, with 9.1% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Woodcrest?
140 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Riverside County since 2015, 1.2% of all truck crashes.
How does Woodcrest compare with California for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Riverside County has 40.0 truck crashes a year; California has 33.2.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Woodcrest?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.