Phelan, CA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Phelan: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Phelan 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 |
San Bernardino County has lower values than California for garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr and after dark.
The headline for Phelan: I-15 20 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of Phelan.
Overview
San Bernardino County has recorded 16,987 truck crashes since 2015, with 7,216 people injured and 617 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly 4 truck crashes every day.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Phelan since 2015; patterns below come from San Bernardino County as a whole.
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.
More truck crashes happen at 2–3 pm than at any other hour (5.4%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.6% of truck crashes, compared with 0.9% in California.
Where crashes happen
I-15 leads within 10 miles of Phelan with 20 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by SR-138 (12), Mariposa Rd (3) and SR-18 (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
145 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.9% share (California: 1.6%).
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in April (12%).
They recorded 2.8 deaths per 100 crashes, against 3.7 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Phelan 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-15; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at April schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- 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 San Bernardino County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-15 | 20 |
| SR-138 | 12 |
| Mariposa Rd | 3 |
| SR-18 | 3 |
| US-395 | 3 |
| Acorn Drive | 1 |
| Amethyst Rd | 1 |
| CR-PHELAN Rd | 1 |
| CR-PHELAN Road | 1 |
| Escondido Ave | 1 |
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 |
Phelan at a glance
| Land area | 60.1 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 92371) | $78,986 |
| Median home value (ZIP 92371) | $386,912 |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 6 a year in the 1990s and 1,571 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 35.8 a year in 2016–19, 43.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Phelan
How many truck accidents are there in Phelan?
Since 2015, 16,987 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in San Bernardino County (7,216 injured, 617 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Phelan?
Since 2015, I-15 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Phelan: 20.
When do most truck crashes happen in Phelan?
Truck crashes in San Bernardino County peak in August, with 9.1% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Phelan?
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 Phelan compared with California?
San Bernardino County records 66.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 33.2 across California.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Phelan?
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.