Fontana, CA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Fontana: 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
15 of 1,274 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Fontana compares with California
Fontana against California and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Fontana stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Fontana | California | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 50.3 | 33.2 | 49.7 | 1.5× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.7 | 3.6 | 3.4 | 25% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.41 | 0.44 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.2% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 24% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 0.9% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.5% | 23.5% | 23.7% | 13% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 5.2% | 6.5% | 13.8% | 20% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.8% | 40.2% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 33.8% | 29.1% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Fontana has lower values than California for deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr and after dark.
The headline for Fontana: 2.1× fatal truck crashes within 15 miles of Fontana per year, 2020–24 vs 2016–19 (28.4 vs 13.8).
Overview
Since 2015, 1,274 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Fontana. They injured 531 people and killed 35.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 3 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in February (9.5% of the year) and are lowest in July (6.5%).
November through March accounts for 42.8% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.2% in California.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, with 6.0% of truck crashes.
0.0% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 0.9% across California.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-10 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (27). After it: I-15 (26), I-215 (22) and SR-60 (19).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 15 of the truck crashes here, or 1.2%, compared with 1.6% in California.
Route planning tips for Fontana fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Fontana.
- Check whether your routes use I-10, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Fontana
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 15 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-10 | 27 |
| I-15 | 26 |
| I-215 | 22 |
| SR-60 | 19 |
| SR-210 | 16 |
| SR-91 | 6 |
| Riverside Ave | 4 |
| Slover Ave | 4 |
| I-5 | 3 |
| Jurupa Ave | 3 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Fontana) |
|---|---|
| Valley Blvd | 6 |
| I-10 W/B (San Bernardino Fwy) | 6 |
| I-10 E/B (San Bernardino Fwy) | 5 |
| Slover Ave | 5 |
| Rt10 Eb/400Ft E Sierra Ave | 4 |
| I-10 W/B San Bernardino Fwy | 4 |
| Citrus Ave | 4 |
| Cherry Ave | 4 |
Fontana at a glance
| Population | 218,455 |
| Land area | 43.3 sq mi |
| Density | 5,047 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 92335) | $77,949 |
| Median home value (ZIP 92335) | $453,962 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Fontana 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 | 51 | — | 34.8 |
| 2010s | 82 | +62% | 30.6 |
| 2020s | 123 | +50% | 43.4 |
From the 2000s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 51 to 123. 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 Fontana
How many truck accidents are there in Fontana?
1,274 truck crashes have been reported in Fontana since 2015, with 35 deaths and 531 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Fontana?
I-10 had 27 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 15 miles of Fontana since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Fontana?
Truck crashes in Fontana peak in February, with 9.5% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Fontana?
Garbage trucks were involved in 15 reported crashes in Fontana since 2015 (1.2% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Fontana compare with California?
Per 100,000 residents, Fontana has 50.3 truck crashes a year; California has 33.2.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Fontana?
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.