ZIP 90713 (Lakewood, CA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 90713: 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 stands out for higher garbage-truck share.
What stands out in ZIP 90713: I-405 14 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of ZIP 90713.
Overview
Police reported 34,951 crashes involving commercial trucks in Los Angeles County since 2015: 14,954 people were injured and 875 were killed.
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%).
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
I-405 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 90713 with 14 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by SR-91 (12), I-5 (10) and I-605 (9).
Garbage & waste trucks
634 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.8% share (California: 1.6%).
Garbage-truck crashes peak in February (11% of them).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 2.5, vs 2.5 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 90713 fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Los Angeles County.
- Look at alternatives to I-405 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at February schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- 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-405 | 14 |
| SR-91 | 12 |
| I-5 | 10 |
| I-605 | 9 |
| I-710 | 9 |
| Anaheim St | 6 |
| I-105 | 5 |
| Imperial Hwy | 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 90713 at a glance
| Population | 28,221 |
| Density | 3,142 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $133,419 |
| Median home value | $846,249 |
| Home ownership | 85% |
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 crashes involving a large truck averaged 54.0 a year in 2016–19 and 61.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 90713
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 90713?
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 90713?
NHTSA data shows I-405 with 14 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 90713 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 90713?
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 90713?
Since 2015, Los Angeles County has reported 634 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.8% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 90713 compare with California?
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 90713?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.