Barstow, CA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Barstow: 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
1 of 276 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Barstow compares with California
Barstow against California and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Barstow stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Barstow | California | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 96.4 | 33.2 | 49.7 | 2.9× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.8 | 3.6 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.39 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 11% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.4% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 77% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 0.9% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 13.6% | 23.5% | 23.7% | 42% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 4.2% | 6.5% | 13.8% | 36% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.8% | 40.2% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 48.5% | 29.1% | 24.8% | 1.7× the state |
Compared with California, Barstow is lower on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr and after dark.
The headline for Barstow: 1 in 263 garbage-truck share of crashes is 0.4%, against 1.6% for California.
Overview
Police reported 276 crashes involving commercial trucks in Barstow since 2015: 105 people were injured and 11 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 15 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in March (14.1% of the year) and are lowest in June (5.1%).
November through March accounts for 42.8% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.2% in California.
The busiest hour is 2–3 am, 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
I-15 leads within 10 miles of Barstow with 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: SR-58 (3), I-40 (1) and Lenwood Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 1 of the truck crashes here, or 0.4%, compared with 1.6% in California.
Route planning tips for Barstow fleets
- Plan March schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Barstow.
- Look at alternatives to I-15 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Barstow
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-15 | 5 |
| SR-58 | 3 |
| I-40 | 1 |
| Lenwood Rd | 1 |
| SR-247 | 1 |
| SR-66 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Barstow) |
|---|---|
| Rt15/.25M N Outlet Center Dr | 3 |
| I-15 | 2 |
| Rt15 Nb/.27M N Barstow Rd | 2 |
| Memorial Dr/340Ft E Fort Cady Rd | 2 |
| Rt15/.1M N Lenwood Rd | 2 |
| Rt15/.24Mi N Of Barstow Rd | 2 |
| Rt15 Nb/San Bernardino | 2 |
| Rt15 Sb/.4M N Sr58 | 2 |
Barstow at a glance
| Population | 24,897 |
| Land area | 41.3 sq mi |
| Density | 603 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 92311) | $61,862 |
| Median home value (ZIP 92311) | $244,594 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Barstow 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 | — | — | 32.0 |
| 2000s | 12 | — | 34.8 |
| 2010s | 18 | +44% | 30.6 |
| 2020s | 25 | +40% | 43.4 |
From the 2000s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 12 to 25. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 35.8 a year in 2016–19, 43.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Barstow
How many truck crashes happen in Barstow?
Since 2015, 276 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Barstow (105 injured, 11 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Barstow?
Since 2015, I-15 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Barstow: 5.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Barstow?
The worst month is March: 14.1% of truck crashes in Barstow happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Barstow?
Since 2015, Barstow has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 0.4% of its truck crashes.
How does Barstow compare with California for truck crashes?
Barstow records 96.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 33.2 across California.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Barstow?
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.