Hesperia, CA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Hesperia: 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 657 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Hesperia compares with California
Hesperia against California and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Hesperia stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Hesperia | California | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 57.4 | 33.2 | 49.7 | 1.7× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.3 | 3.6 | 3.4 | 8% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.37 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 16% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.2% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 90% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.8% | 0.9% | 6.2% | 16% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 16.2% | 23.5% | 23.7% | 31% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 3.3% | 6.5% | 13.8% | 50% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.7% | 40.2% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 45.0% | 29.1% | 24.8% | 1.5× the state |
Compared with California, Hesperia is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, winter months (nov–mar) and after dark.
Hesperia at a glance: 1 in 625 garbage-truck share of crashes is 0.2%, against 1.6% for California.
Overview
Hesperia has recorded 657 truck crashes since 2015, with 244 people injured and 21 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 6 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in March (9.6% of the year) and are lowest in January (6.7%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 43.7% of truck crashes, vs 40.2% for California.
By time of day, 4–5 am stands out with 7.0% of truck crashes.
0.8% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 0.9% across California.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 15 miles of Hesperia is I-15, with 34 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: SR-138 (7), Bear Valley Rd (4) and I-215 (4).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 1 crash, 0.2% of the total, against 1.6% across California.
Route planning tips for Hesperia fleets
- Plan March schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Hesperia.
- 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
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 Hesperia
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 15 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-15 | 34 |
| SR-138 | 7 |
| Bear Valley Rd | 4 |
| I-215 | 4 |
| SR-18 | 4 |
| Mariposa Rd | 3 |
| National Trails Hwy | 3 |
| US-395 | 3 |
| Cajon Bl | 2 |
| Ranchero Rd | 2 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Hesperia) |
|---|---|
| Rt15/1M N Main St | 4 |
| I-15 | 4 |
| Main St | 3 |
| Main St/Mariposa Rd | 3 |
| Rt15/.51 Mi S Of Rt 395 O/C | 3 |
| Rt15/.39M N Ranchero Rd | 3 |
| Rt15/1.1M N Main St | 3 |
| Rt15/.2M S Main St | 3 |
Hesperia at a glance
| Population | 101,836 |
| Land area | 72.7 sq mi |
| Density | 1,401 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 92345) | $69,485 |
| Median home value (ZIP 92345) | $399,905 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Hesperia 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 | 16 | — | 34.8 |
| 2010s | 35 | +115% | 30.6 |
| 2020s | 73 | +106% | 43.4 |
From the 2000s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 16 to 73. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 35.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 43.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Hesperia
How common are truck crashes in Hesperia?
657 truck crashes have been reported in Hesperia since 2015, with 21 deaths and 244 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Hesperia?
I-15 had 34 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 15 miles of Hesperia since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Hesperia?
The worst month is March: 9.6% of truck crashes in Hesperia happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Hesperia?
Since 2015, Hesperia has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 0.2% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Hesperia compare with California?
Hesperia records 57.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 33.2 across California.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Hesperia?
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.