ZIP 90002 (Los Angeles, CA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 90002: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Los Angeles County, 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
2.5 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 2.5 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Los Angeles County compares with California
Los Angeles County against California and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Los Angeles County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Los Angeles County | California | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 31.4 | 33.2 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.5 | 3.6 | 3.4 | 31% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.42 | 0.44 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.8% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 1.1× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.2% | 0.9% | 6.2% | 82% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.8% | 23.5% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 5.8% | 6.5% | 13.8% | 11% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.8% | 40.2% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 28.9% | 29.1% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with California, Los Angeles County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: garbage-truck share.
The headline for ZIP 90002: I-5 deadliest road: 18 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 90002 since 2015.
Overview
Los Angeles County has recorded 34,951 truck crashes since 2015, with 14,954 people injured and 875 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about 8 truck crashes a day.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 8.9% of the yearly total, while February has the fewest (7.8%).
November through March accounts for 41.8% 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%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.2% of truck crashes, compared with 0.9% in California.
Where crashes happen
I-5 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 90002 with 18 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come I-105 (11), I-405 (11) and I-710 (9).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 634 crashes, 1.8% of the total, against 1.6% across California.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in February (11%).
They recorded 2.5 deaths per 100 crashes, against 2.5 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 90002 fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along I-5; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at February 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
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 Los Angeles County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-5 | 18 |
| I-105 | 11 |
| I-405 | 11 |
| I-710 | 9 |
| I-10 | 8 |
| I-110 | 8 |
| Alameda St | 7 |
| I-605 | 6 |
| SR-91 | 6 |
| Slauson Ave | 6 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Los Angeles County) |
|---|---|
| I-605 | 43 |
| I-5 | 43 |
| SR-60 | 33 |
| SR-91 | 25 |
| I-10 W/B (San Bernardino Fwy) | 22 |
| I-5 S/B (Golden State Freeway) | 22 |
| Sr-14 N/B | 22 |
| I-710 S/B (Long Beach Freeway) | 19 |
ZIP 90002 at a glance
| Population | 52,122 |
| Density | 6,725 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $59,021 |
| Median home value | $534,370 |
| Home ownership | 39% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Los Angeles 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 | 12 | — | 62.3 |
| 2000s | 2,148 | +17804% | 55.4 |
| 2010s | 2,934 | +37% | 48.7 |
| 2020s | 2,943 | +0% | 61.8 |
In the 1990s about 12 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 2,943. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 54.0 a year in 2016–19, 61.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 90002
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 90002?
Los Angeles County has had 34,951 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 14,954 people and killing 875.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 90002?
Since 2015, I-5 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 90002: 18.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 90002?
The worst month is October: 8.9% of truck crashes in Los Angeles County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 90002?
Garbage trucks were involved in 634 reported crashes in Los Angeles County since 2015 (1.8% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 90002 compare with California for truck crashes?
Los Angeles County records 31.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 33.2 across California.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 90002?
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.