ZIP 91775 (San Gabriel, CA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 91775: 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.
The headline for Los Angeles County: 0.2% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (California: 0.9%).
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
The worst month is October with 8.9% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 7.8%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 41.8% of truck crashes, against 40.2% across 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
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 91775 since 2015: I-10 (14), I-5 (14), SR-60 (14), I-210 (12) and I-605 (8). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 634 crashes, 1.8% of the total, against 1.6% across California.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in February (11% of them).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 2.5 deaths compared with 2.5 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 91775 fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most 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-10 | 14 |
| I-5 | 14 |
| SR-60 | 14 |
| I-210 | 12 |
| I-605 | 8 |
| SR-2 | 4 |
| Washington Bl | 3 |
| I-710 | 2 |
| US-101 | 2 |
| Alameda St | 1 |
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 91775 at a glance
| Population | 23,672 |
| Density | 2,949 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $118,610 |
| Median home value | $1,093,944 |
| Home ownership | 64% |
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. 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 91775
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 91775?
Los Angeles County has had 34,951 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 14,954 people and killing 875.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 91775?
The worst month is October: 8.9% of truck crashes in Los Angeles County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 91775?
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 91775 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 91775?
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.