Rancho Cucamonga, CA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Rancho Cucamonga: 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
8 of 729 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Rancho Cucamonga compares with California
Rancho Cucamonga against California and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Rancho Cucamonga stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Rancho Cucamonga | California | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 36.1 | 33.2 | 49.7 | 1.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.1 | 3.6 | 3.4 | 42% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.37 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 16% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.1% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 30% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 0.9% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.0% | 23.5% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 6.0% | 6.5% | 13.8% | 8% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 46.4% | 40.2% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 29.5% | 29.1% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with California, Rancho Cucamonga is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It runs above California on crashes per 100k residents / yr and winter months (nov–mar).
Rancho Cucamonga at a glance: 0.0% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 0.9% in California.
Overview
Rancho Cucamonga has recorded 729 truck crashes since 2015, with 277 people injured and 15 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 6 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 10.4% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 5.9%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 46.4% of truck crashes, against 40.2% across California.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out with 7.6% of truck crashes.
0.0% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 0.9% across California.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-15 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (27). After it: I-10 (26), SR-60 (20) and SR-210 (14).
Garbage & waste trucks
8 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.1% share (California: 1.6%).
Route planning tips for Rancho Cucamonga fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Rancho Cucamonga.
- Where you can, review stops along I-15; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Rancho Cucamonga
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 15 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-15 | 27 |
| I-10 | 26 |
| SR-60 | 20 |
| SR-210 | 14 |
| I-215 | 9 |
| Riverside Ave | 4 |
| SR-71 | 4 |
| Slover Ave | 4 |
| Jurupa Ave | 3 |
| SR-138 | 3 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Rancho Cucamonga) |
|---|---|
| Sr-210 W/B Foothill Fwy | 5 |
| Archibald Av/6Th St | 5 |
| I-15 N/B (Ontario Fwy) | 4 |
| Archibald Av/8Th St | 3 |
| 6Th St/Charles Smith Av | 3 |
| Fourth St/Santa Anita Av | 3 |
| Rt15/594Ft S Victoria St | 3 |
| Rt15/1500Ft N 4Th St | 3 |
Rancho Cucamonga at a glance
| Population | 176,675 |
| Land area | 46.5 sq mi |
| Density | 3,799 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 91737) | $122,334 |
| Median home value (ZIP 91737) | $882,579 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Rancho Cucamonga 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 | 51 | — | 34.8 |
| 2010s | 51 | +1% | 30.6 |
| 2020s | 68 | +34% | 43.4 |
From the 2000s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 51 to 68. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 35.8 a year in 2016–19, 43.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Rancho Cucamonga
How common are truck crashes in Rancho Cucamonga?
Rancho Cucamonga has had 729 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 277 people and killing 15.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Rancho Cucamonga?
Since 2015, I-15 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 15 miles of Rancho Cucamonga: 27.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Rancho Cucamonga?
The worst month is October: 10.4% of truck crashes in Rancho Cucamonga happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Rancho Cucamonga?
Garbage trucks were involved in 8 reported crashes in Rancho Cucamonga since 2015 (1.1% of truck crashes).
How does Rancho Cucamonga compare with California for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 36.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Rancho Cucamonga, vs 33.2 for California.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Rancho Cucamonga?
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.