ZIP 90020 (Los Angeles, CA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 90020: 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 90020: I-5 20 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of ZIP 90020.
Overview
Since 2015, 34,951 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Los Angeles County. They injured 14,954 people and killed 875.
That averages about 8 truck crashes a day in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 8.9% of the yearly total, while February has the fewest (7.8%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 41.8% of truck crashes, against 40.2% across California.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 pm than at any other hour (6.4%).
Road surface: 0.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (California: 0.9%).
Where crashes happen
I-5 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 90020 with 20 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by US-101 (14), I-10 (10) and I-105 (5).
Garbage & waste trucks
634 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.8% share (California: 1.6%).
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in February (11%).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 2.5 deaths compared with 2.5 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 90020 fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to I-5 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in February; review collection routes for that month.
- 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 | 20 |
| US-101 | 14 |
| I-10 | 10 |
| I-105 | 5 |
| I-110 | 5 |
| Alameda St | 4 |
| SR-2 | 4 |
| Century Blvd | 3 |
| I-405 | 3 |
| SR-60 | 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 90020 at a glance
| Population | 38,994 |
| Density | 13,540 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $61,184 |
| Median home value | $850,899 |
| Home ownership | 9% |
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. 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 90020
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 90020?
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 90020?
NHTSA data shows I-5 with 20 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 90020 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 90020?
October has the most truck crashes in Los Angeles County, 8.9% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 90020?
634 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Los Angeles County since 2015, 1.8% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 90020 compare with California for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 31.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Los Angeles County, vs 33.2 for California.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 90020?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.