Yucaipa, CA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Yucaipa: 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
4 of 223 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Yucaipa compares with California
Yucaipa against California and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Yucaipa stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Yucaipa | California | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 35.7 | 33.2 | 49.7 | 1.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.9 | 3.6 | 3.4 | 47% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.47 | 0.44 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.4% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 15% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.4% | 0.9% | 6.2% | 1.5× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 14.0% | 23.5% | 23.7% | 40% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 7.5% | 6.5% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.1% | 40.2% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 44.9% | 29.1% | 24.8% | 1.5× the state |
Yucaipa has lower values than California for deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
What stands out in Yucaipa: 44.9% after dark, against 29.1% across California.
Overview
Since 2015, 223 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Yucaipa. They injured 106 people and killed 5.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 19 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in March (11.2% of the year) and are lowest in November (5.4%).
November through March accounts for 41.1% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.2% in California.
By time of day, 3–4 pm stands out with 9.9% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 1.4% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (California: 0.9%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-10 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (6). Next come SR-60 (4), 6th St (1) and CR-REDLANDS Blvd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 4 of the truck crashes here, or 1.8%, compared with 1.6% in California.
Route planning tips for Yucaipa fleets
- Plan March schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Yucaipa.
- Look at alternatives to I-10 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 1.4% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above California; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Yucaipa
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-10 | 6 |
| SR-60 | 4 |
| 6th St | 1 |
| CR-REDLANDS Blvd | 1 |
| Calimesa Blvd | 1 |
| Gilman Springs Rd | 1 |
| Orange St | 1 |
| SR-38 | 1 |
| San Bernardino Av | 1 |
| San Timoteo Canyon Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Yucaipa) |
|---|---|
| I-10 | 3 |
| Rt10/.4M W Yucaipa Bl | 3 |
| Rt10/.3M W Yucaipa Bl | 3 |
| Oak Glen Rd/Chapman Heights Rd | 2 |
| Rt10 Eb/.4M W Cnty Line Rd | 2 |
| Rt10/.9M W County Ln Rd | 2 |
| Rt10/.1M E Wabash Ave | 2 |
| Rt10/.1M W Live Oak Canyon Rd | 2 |
Yucaipa at a glance
| Population | 54,465 |
| Land area | 28.3 sq mi |
| Density | 1,927 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 92399) | $92,440 |
| Median home value (ZIP 92399) | $462,171 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Yucaipa 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 | 12 | — | 34.8 |
| 2010s | 16 | +34% | 30.6 |
| 2020s | 20 | +21% | 43.4 |
From the 2000s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 12 to 20. 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 Yucaipa
How many truck accidents are there in Yucaipa?
Since 2015, 223 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Yucaipa (106 injured, 5 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Yucaipa?
NHTSA data shows I-10 with 6 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Yucaipa since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Yucaipa?
The worst month is March: 11.2% of truck crashes in Yucaipa happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Yucaipa?
Since 2015, Yucaipa has reported 4 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.8% of its truck crashes.
How does Yucaipa compare with California for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Yucaipa has 35.7 truck crashes a year; California has 33.2.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Yucaipa?
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.