Ontario, CA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Ontario: 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
19 of 2,242 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Ontario compares with California
Ontario against California and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Ontario stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Ontario | California | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 104.3 | 33.2 | 49.7 | 3.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.8 | 3.6 | 3.4 | 22% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.41 | 0.44 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.9% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 48% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.1% | 0.9% | 6.2% | 90% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.0% | 23.5% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 4.1% | 6.5% | 13.8% | 36% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.0% | 40.2% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 26.3% | 29.1% | 24.8% | 9% below the state |
Compared with California, Ontario is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr.
What stands out in Ontario: 0.1% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 0.9% in California.
Overview
Since 2015, 2,242 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Ontario. They injured 941 people and killed 62.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 2 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in August (9.7% of the year) and are lowest in February (7.1%).
November through March accounts for 42.0% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.2% in California.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, with 7.3% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (California: 0.9%).
Where crashes happen
I-10 leads within 15 miles of Ontario with 27 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come SR-60 (25), I-15 (24) and SR-91 (17).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 19 of the truck crashes here, or 0.8%, compared with 1.6% in California.
Route planning tips for Ontario fleets
- Review driver schedules for August, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to I-10 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 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 Ontario
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 15 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-10 | 27 |
| SR-60 | 25 |
| I-15 | 24 |
| SR-91 | 17 |
| SR-210 | 13 |
| SR-71 | 5 |
| Riverside Ave | 4 |
| Slover Ave | 4 |
| I-210 | 3 |
| Jurupa Ave | 3 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Ontario) |
|---|---|
| I-10 E/B (San Bernardino Fwy) | 18 |
| I-10 W/B (San Bernardino Fwy) | 12 |
| Sr-60 E/B (Pomona Fwy) | 11 |
| I-10 W/B San Bernardino Fwy | 9 |
| I-10 E/B San Bernardino Fwy | 8 |
| I-15 N/B (Ontario Fwy) | 7 |
| Haven Av | 6 |
| Rt60/900Ft W Grove Av | 6 |
Ontario at a glance
| Population | 185,285 |
| Land area | 50.0 sq mi |
| Density | 3,707 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 91761) | $100,578 |
| Median home value (ZIP 91761) | $629,241 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Ontario 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 | 1 | — | 32.0 |
| 2000s | 126 | +12500% | 34.8 |
| 2010s | 168 | +33% | 30.6 |
| 2020s | 193 | +15% | 43.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 1 a year in the 1990s and 193 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. 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 Ontario
How many truck crashes happen in Ontario?
Since 2015, 2,242 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Ontario (941 injured, 62 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Ontario?
Since 2015, I-10 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 15 miles of Ontario: 27.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Ontario?
The worst month is August: 9.7% of truck crashes in Ontario happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Ontario?
Garbage trucks were involved in 19 reported crashes in Ontario since 2015 (0.8% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Ontario compared with California?
Ontario records 104.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 33.2 across California.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Ontario?
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.