Montclair, CA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Montclair: 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
4 of 252 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Montclair compares with California
Montclair against California and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Montclair stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Montclair | California | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 57.7 | 33.2 | 49.7 | 1.7× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 0.8 | 3.6 | 3.4 | 78% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.42 | 0.44 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.7% | 1.6% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.4% | 0.9% | 6.2% | 55% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.9% | 23.5% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 4.2% | 6.5% | 13.8% | 36% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 35.1% | 40.2% | 41.9% | 13% below the state |
| After dark | 31.4% | 29.1% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Montclair sits below California on deaths per 100 crashes, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above California on crashes per 100k residents / yr, morning rush (6–10 am) and after dark.
Montclair at a glance: 0.8 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 3.6 in California.
Overview
Montclair has recorded 252 truck crashes since 2015, with 109 people injured and 2 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 17 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is August with 13.5% of truck crashes; the quietest is June at 2.4%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 35.1% of truck crashes, against 40.2% across California.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, with 9.1% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.4% of truck crashes, compared with 0.9% in California.
Where crashes happen
SR-60 leads within 10 miles of Montclair with 18 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come I-10 (15), SR-210 (9) and I-15 (7).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 4 crashes, 1.6% of the total, against 1.6% across California.
Route planning tips for Montclair fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Montclair.
- Look at alternatives to SR-60 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 25.9% of truck crashes here, more than California; adjust start times where you can.
- 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 Montclair
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-60 | 18 |
| I-10 | 15 |
| SR-210 | 9 |
| I-15 | 7 |
| I-210 | 4 |
| SR-71 | 4 |
| Archibald Ave | 2 |
| Milliken Ave | 2 |
| Mission Bl | 2 |
| Riverside Dr | 2 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Montclair) |
|---|---|
| I-10 W/B (San Bernardino Fwy) | 8 |
| Rt10 Wb/1000Ft E Monte Vista Av | 4 |
| Rt10/950Ft W Monte Vista Av | 3 |
| Rt10/500Ft E Central Av | 3 |
| Rt10 Wb/.1M W Central Av | 3 |
| Central Av/Arrow Hwy | 2 |
| Central Av/Moreno St | 2 |
| Central Ave | 2 |
Montclair at a glance
| Population | 37,650 |
| Land area | 5.5 sq mi |
| Density | 6,807 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 91763) | $78,770 |
| Median home value (ZIP 91763) | $554,798 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Montclair 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 | 14 | — | 34.8 |
| 2010s | 16 | +19% | 30.6 |
| 2020s | 25 | +55% | 43.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 14 a year in the 2000s and 25 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. 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 Montclair
How many truck accidents are there in Montclair?
252 truck crashes have been reported in Montclair since 2015, with 2 deaths and 109 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Montclair?
NHTSA data shows SR-60 with 18 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Montclair since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Montclair?
Truck crashes in Montclair peak in August, with 13.5% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Montclair?
Garbage trucks were involved in 4 reported crashes in Montclair since 2015 (1.6% of truck crashes).
How does Montclair compare with California for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Montclair has 57.7 truck crashes a year; California has 33.2.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Montclair?
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.