ZIP 90041 (Los Angeles, CA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 90041: 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. It runs above California on garbage-truck share.
What stands out in ZIP 90041: I-5 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 90041: 20 since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 34,951 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Los Angeles County. They injured 14,954 people and killed 875.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly 8 truck crashes every day.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in October (8.9% of the year) and are lowest in February (7.8%).
November through March accounts for 41.8% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.2% in California.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 6.4% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (California: 0.9%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 90041 is I-5, with 20 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by I-10 (10), US-101 (9) and I-210 (8).
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.
They recorded 2.5 deaths per 100 crashes, against 2.5 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 90041 fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Los Angeles County.
- Check whether your routes use I-5, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Waste haulers: February is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Los Angeles County.
- 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 Los Angeles County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-5 | 20 |
| I-10 | 10 |
| US-101 | 9 |
| I-210 | 8 |
| SR-60 | 5 |
| SR-2 | 4 |
| Alameda St | 3 |
| I-110 | 3 |
| Washington Bl | 3 |
| I-710 | 2 |
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 90041 at a glance
| Population | 27,920 |
| Density | 3,000 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $114,526 |
| Median home value | $1,194,006 |
| Home ownership | 55% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 12 to 2,943. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. 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 90041
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 90041?
Los Angeles County has had 34,951 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 14,954 people and killing 875.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 90041?
NHTSA data shows I-5 with 20 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 90041 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 90041?
Truck crashes in Los Angeles County peak in October, with 8.9% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 90041?
634 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Los Angeles County since 2015, 1.8% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 90041 compared with California?
Per 100,000 residents, Los Angeles County has 31.4 truck crashes a year; California has 33.2.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 90041?
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.