Simi Valley, CA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Simi Valley: 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
9 of 216 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Simi Valley compares with California
Simi Valley against California and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Simi Valley stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Simi Valley | California | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 14.7 | 33.2 | 49.7 | 56% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 0.0 | 3.6 | 3.4 | 100% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.37 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 16% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.9% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 2.4× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 0.9% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.5% | 23.5% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 8.3% | 6.5% | 13.8% | 1.3× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.6% | 40.2% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 12.8% | 29.1% | 24.8% | 56% below the state |
Simi Valley has lower values than California for crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. Where it is higher: garbage-truck share, in rain, sleet or snow and winter months (nov–mar).
The headline for Simi Valley: 1 in 26 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 3.9%, vs 1.6% in California.
Overview
Police reported 216 crashes involving commercial trucks in Simi Valley since 2015: 77 people were injured and 0 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 20 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 13.0% of the yearly total, while September has the fewest (4.2%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 43.6% of truck crashes, vs 40.2% for California.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out with 10.2% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.0% of truck crashes, compared with 0.9% in California.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 15 miles of Simi Valley since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-118 (10), SR-126 (10), I-5 (4), US-101 (4) and Balboa Bl (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 9 of the truck crashes here, or 4.2%, compared with 1.6% in California.
Route planning tips for Simi Valley fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 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 Simi Valley
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 15 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-118 | 10 |
| SR-126 | 10 |
| I-5 | 4 |
| US-101 | 4 |
| Balboa Bl | 1 |
| CR-BROADWAY Road | 1 |
| Corbin Ave | 1 |
| Grimes Canyon Rd | 1 |
| Hayvenhurst Ave | 1 |
| Lassen St | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Simi Valley) |
|---|---|
| View Line Dr/Dump Access Rd | 3 |
| Alamo St/152Ft W Cimmaron Av | 3 |
| Alamo St/Sequoia Av | 2 |
| Los Angeles Ave | 2 |
| Madera Rd | 2 |
| Madera Rd/118 Wb Off Madera Ramp | 2 |
| Cochran St/370Ft E Madera Rd | 2 |
| Rt 118 Wb/844Ft E Of Sycamore Dr | 2 |
Simi Valley at a glance
| Population | 125,778 |
| Land area | 41.5 sq mi |
| Density | 3,027 per sq mi |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Simi Valley 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 | — | — | 5.0 |
| 2000s | 12 | — | 5.6 |
| 2010s | 15 | +24% | 5.1 |
| 2020s | 23 | +54% | 3.8 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 12 a year in the 2000s and 23 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 5.8 a year in 2016–19 and 3.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Simi Valley
How many truck accidents are there in Simi Valley?
Simi Valley has had 216 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 77 people and killing 0.
When do most truck crashes happen in Simi Valley?
October has the most truck crashes in Simi Valley, 13.0% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Simi Valley?
Since 2015, Simi Valley has reported 9 garbage-truck crashes, or 4.2% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Simi Valley compared with California?
Simi Valley records 14.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 33.2 across California.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Simi Valley?
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.