ZIP 90701 (Artesia, CA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 90701: 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.
What stands out in ZIP 90701: SR-91 deadliest road: 12 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 90701 since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 34,951 crashes involving commercial trucks in Los Angeles County since 2015: 14,954 people were injured and 875 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about 8 truck crashes a day.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in October (8.9% of the year) and are lowest in February (7.8%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 41.8% of truck crashes, against 40.2% across California.
The busiest hour is 12–1 pm, 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
SR-91 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 90701 with 12 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by I-405 (11), I-5 (10) and I-605 (9).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 634 of the truck crashes here, or 1.8%, compared with 1.6% in California.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in February (11%).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 2.5, vs 2.5 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 90701 fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to SR-91 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Waste haulers: February is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Los Angeles County.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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) |
|---|---|
| SR-91 | 12 |
| I-405 | 11 |
| I-5 | 10 |
| I-605 | 9 |
| I-710 | 9 |
| Imperial Hwy | 5 |
| I-105 | 4 |
| Slauson Ave | 4 |
| Alameda St | 3 |
| Carmenita Rd | 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 90701 at a glance
| Population | 15,889 |
| Density | 3,767 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $101,004 |
| Median home value | $775,359 |
| Home ownership | 50% |
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. 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 90701
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 90701?
Since 2015, 34,951 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Los Angeles County (14,954 injured, 875 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 90701?
Since 2015, SR-91 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 90701: 12.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 90701?
The worst month is October: 8.9% of truck crashes in Los Angeles County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 90701?
Garbage trucks were involved in 634 reported crashes in Los Angeles County since 2015 (1.8% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 90701 compare with California?
Los Angeles County records 31.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 33.2 across California.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 90701?
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.