Rialto, CA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Rialto: 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
5 of 471 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Rialto compares with California
Rialto against California and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Rialto stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Rialto | California | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 38.5 | 33.2 | 49.7 | 1.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.5 | 3.6 | 3.4 | 1.8× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.45 | 0.44 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.1% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 31% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 0.9% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.1% | 23.5% | 23.7% | 15% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 4.3% | 6.5% | 13.8% | 34% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.5% | 40.2% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 36.7% | 29.1% | 24.8% | 1.3× the state |
Rialto has lower values than California for garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above California on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and after dark.
The headline for Rialto: 2.0× yearly fatal truck crashes within 15 miles of Rialto: 12.8 in 2016–19, 25.0 in 2020–24.
Overview
Rialto has recorded 471 truck crashes since 2015, with 211 people injured and 29 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 9 days.
When crashes happen
April has the most truck crashes, 11.5% of the yearly total, while February has the fewest (6.2%).
November through March accounts for 40.5% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.2% in California.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 pm than at any other hour (6.4%).
0.0% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 0.9% across California.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 15 miles of Rialto is I-10, with 25 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by I-15 (24), I-215 (24) and SR-60 (13).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 5 crashes, 1.1% of the total, against 1.6% across California.
Route planning tips for Rialto fleets
- Build extra time into April routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 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 Rialto
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 15 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-10 | 25 |
| I-15 | 24 |
| I-215 | 24 |
| SR-60 | 13 |
| SR-210 | 10 |
| SR-91 | 5 |
| Riverside Ave | 4 |
| Slover Ave | 4 |
| I-5 | 3 |
| Jurupa Ave | 3 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Rialto) |
|---|---|
| Riverside Ave | 14 |
| Riverside Av/Slover Av | 5 |
| Riverside Av/Santa Ana Av | 5 |
| Riverside Av/Rt10 Eb Offramp | 4 |
| Riverside Av/Rt10 Eb Off/R | 3 |
| Riverside Av/Resource Rd | 3 |
| Riverside Av/Rt10 | 3 |
| Slover Av/Willow Av | 3 |
Rialto at a glance
| Population | 104,918 |
| Land area | 24.1 sq mi |
| Density | 4,355 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 92376) | $79,675 |
| Median home value (ZIP 92376) | $456,377 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Rialto 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 | 11 | — | 34.8 |
| 2010s | 22 | +102% | 30.6 |
| 2020s | 50 | +127% | 43.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 11 a year in the 2000s and 50 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 Rialto
How many truck crashes happen in Rialto?
471 truck crashes have been reported in Rialto since 2015, with 29 deaths and 211 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Rialto?
I-10 had 25 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 15 miles of Rialto since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Rialto?
The worst month is April: 11.5% of truck crashes in Rialto happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Rialto?
Garbage trucks were involved in 5 reported crashes in Rialto since 2015 (1.1% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Rialto compare with California?
Rialto records 38.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 33.2 across California.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Rialto?
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.