ZIP 90014 (Los Angeles, CA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 90014: 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 |
Los Angeles County sits below California on deaths per 100 crashes, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher garbage-truck share.
The headline for ZIP 90014: I-5 22 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of ZIP 90014.
Overview
Los Angeles County has recorded 34,951 truck crashes since 2015, with 14,954 people injured and 875 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly 8 truck crashes every day.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 8.9% of the yearly total, while February has the fewest (7.8%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 41.8% of truck crashes, vs 40.2% for California.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 6.4% of truck crashes.
0.2% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 0.9% across California.
Where crashes happen
I-5 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 90014 with 22 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: I-10 (10), US-101 (8) and I-105 (7).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 634 crashes, 1.8% of the total, against 1.6% across California.
Their busiest month is February, with 11% of garbage-truck crashes.
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 2.5 deaths compared with 2.5 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 90014 fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use I-5, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in February; review collection routes for that month.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Los Angeles County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-5 | 22 |
| I-10 | 10 |
| US-101 | 8 |
| I-105 | 7 |
| I-110 | 7 |
| SR-60 | 5 |
| Alameda St | 4 |
| Slauson Ave | 4 |
| Washington Bl | 4 |
| Central Ave | 3 |
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 90014 at a glance
| Population | 10,224 |
| Density | 13,186 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $31,000 |
| Median home value | $613,717 |
| Home ownership | 6% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 12 a year in the 1990s and 2,943 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 54.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 61.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 90014
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 90014?
34,951 truck crashes have been reported in Los Angeles County since 2015, with 875 deaths and 14,954 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 90014?
Since 2015, I-5 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 90014: 22.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 90014?
Truck crashes in Los Angeles County peak in October, with 8.9% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 90014?
Garbage trucks were involved in 634 reported crashes in Los Angeles County since 2015 (1.8% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 90014 compared with California?
The yearly rate is 31.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Los Angeles County, vs 33.2 for California.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 90014?
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.