Wrightwood, CA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Wrightwood: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Wrightwood 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 |
Compared with California, San Bernardino County is lower on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr and after dark.
What stands out in Wrightwood: SR-138 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Wrightwood: 11 since 2015.
Overview
San Bernardino County has recorded 16,987 truck crashes since 2015, with 7,216 people injured and 617 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about 4 truck crashes a day.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Wrightwood since 2015, this page uses San Bernardino County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
August has the most truck crashes, 9.1% of the yearly total, while November has the fewest (7.8%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 41.2% of truck crashes, against 40.2% across California.
The busiest hour is 2–3 pm, with 5.4% of truck crashes.
0.6% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 0.9% across California.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Wrightwood is SR-138, with 11 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come I-15 (8), Acorn Drive (1) and CR-PHELAN Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 145 of the truck crashes here, or 0.9%, compared with 1.6% in California.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in April (12% of them).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 2.8 deaths compared with 3.7 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Wrightwood 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 SR-138; 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.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 San Bernardino County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-138 | 11 |
| I-15 | 8 |
| Acorn Drive | 1 |
| CR-PHELAN Rd | 1 |
| I-5 | 1 |
| Phelan Rd | 1 |
| SR-2 | 1 |
| Sheep Creek Rd | 1 |
| Sr- 138 | 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 |
Wrightwood at a glance
| Land area | 6.0 sq mi |
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 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 Wrightwood
How many truck crashes happen in Wrightwood?
16,987 truck crashes have been reported in San Bernardino County since 2015, with 617 deaths and 7,216 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Wrightwood?
Since 2015, SR-138 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Wrightwood: 11.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Wrightwood?
August has the most truck crashes in San Bernardino County, 9.1% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Wrightwood?
Garbage trucks were involved in 145 reported crashes in San Bernardino County since 2015 (0.9% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Wrightwood compare with California?
Per 100,000 residents, San Bernardino County has 66.4 truck crashes a year; California has 33.2.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Wrightwood?
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.