Bloomington, CA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Bloomington: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Bloomington and San Bernardino County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use San Bernardino County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
2.8 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 3.7 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How San Bernardino County compares with California
San Bernardino County against California and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where San Bernardino County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | San Bernardino County | California | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 66.4 | 33.2 | 49.7 | 2.0× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.7 | 3.6 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.42 | 0.44 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.9% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 47% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.6% | 0.9% | 6.2% | 39% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 19.9% | 23.5% | 23.7% | 15% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 5.4% | 6.5% | 13.8% | 17% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.2% | 40.2% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 36.8% | 29.1% | 24.8% | 1.3× the state |
Compared with California, San Bernardino County is lower on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above California on crashes per 100k residents / yr and after dark.
Bloomington at a glance: 2.1× yearly fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Bloomington: 9.0 in 2016–19, 19.0 in 2020–24.
Overview
Since 2015, 16,987 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in San Bernardino County. They injured 7,216 people and killed 617.
That averages about 4 truck crashes a day in fully reported years.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Bloomington since 2015, this page uses San Bernardino 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 7.8%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 41.2% of truck crashes, vs 40.2% for California.
The busiest hour is 2–3 pm, with 5.4% of truck crashes.
0.6% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 0.9% across California.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Bloomington is I-215, with 20 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by I-15 (19), I-10 (18) and SR-60 (7).
Garbage & waste trucks
145 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.9% share (California: 1.6%).
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in April (12%).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 2.8, vs 3.7 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for Bloomington fleets
- Build extra time into August routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to I-215 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in April; review collection routes for that month.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 San Bernardino County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-215 | 20 |
| I-15 | 19 |
| I-10 | 18 |
| SR-60 | 7 |
| SR-210 | 5 |
| Riverside Ave | 4 |
| SR-91 | 4 |
| Slover Ave | 4 |
| Jurupa Ave | 3 |
| Cherry Ave | 2 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (San Bernardino County) |
|---|---|
| I-15 | 67 |
| I-40 | 35 |
| I-10 W/B (San Bernardino Fwy) | 29 |
| I-10 E/B (San Bernardino Fwy) | 27 |
| Sr-60 E/B (Pomona Fwy) | 19 |
| I-10 | 16 |
| US-395 | 14 |
| I-15 N/B (Ontario Fwy) | 14 |
Bloomington at a glance
| Land area | 6.1 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 92316) | $83,587 |
| Median home value (ZIP 92316) | $472,702 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in San Bernardino 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 | 6 | — | 32.0 |
| 2000s | 850 | +14065% | 34.8 |
| 2010s | 1,161 | +37% | 30.6 |
| 2020s | 1,571 | +35% | 43.4 |
In the 1990s about 6 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 1,571. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 35.8 a year in 2016–19, 43.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Bloomington
How common are truck crashes in Bloomington?
San Bernardino County has had 16,987 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 7,216 people and killing 617.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Bloomington?
Since 2015, I-215 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Bloomington: 20.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Bloomington?
Truck crashes in San Bernardino County peak in August, with 9.1% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Bloomington?
Since 2015, San Bernardino County has reported 145 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.9% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Bloomington compare with California?
The yearly rate is 66.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in San Bernardino County, vs 33.2 for California.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Bloomington?
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.