Loma Linda, CA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Loma Linda: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Loma Linda 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 stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr and after dark.
What stands out in Loma Linda: 2.1× fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Loma Linda per year, 2020–24 vs 2016–19 (12.4 vs 6.0).
Overview
Police reported 16,987 crashes involving commercial trucks in San Bernardino County since 2015: 7,216 people were injured and 617 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about 4 truck crashes a day.
Loma Linda had 115 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use San Bernardino County numbers.
When crashes happen
August has the most truck crashes, 9.1% of the yearly total, while November has the fewest (7.8%).
November through March accounts for 41.2% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.2% in California.
The busiest hour is 2–3 pm, with 5.4% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.6% of truck crashes, compared with 0.9% in California.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-215 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (19). After it: I-10 (13), Riverside Ave (4) and SR-60 (4).
Garbage & waste trucks
145 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.9% share (California: 1.6%).
Their busiest month is April, with 12% of garbage-truck crashes.
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 2.8, vs 3.7 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for Loma Linda fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in San Bernardino County.
- Where you can, review stops along I-215; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in April; review collection routes for that month.
- 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 San Bernardino County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-215 | 19 |
| I-10 | 13 |
| Riverside Ave | 4 |
| SR-60 | 4 |
| SR-210 | 3 |
| Slover Ave | 3 |
| E Central Ave | 2 |
| I-5 | 2 |
| S Tippecanoe Ave | 2 |
| Valley Bl | 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 |
Loma Linda at a glance
| Population | 25,197 |
| Land area | 9.0 sq mi |
| Density | 2,812 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 92354) | $83,847 |
| Median home value (ZIP 92354) | $562,874 |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 6 to 1,571. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 35.8 a year in 2016–19 and 43.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Loma Linda
How common are truck crashes in Loma Linda?
16,987 truck crashes have been reported in San Bernardino County since 2015, with 617 deaths and 7,216 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Loma Linda?
I-215 had 19 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Loma Linda since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Loma Linda?
August has the most truck crashes in San Bernardino County, 9.1% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Loma Linda?
145 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in San Bernardino County since 2015, 0.9% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Loma Linda compared with California?
San Bernardino County records 66.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 33.2 across California.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Loma Linda?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.