ZIP 92311 (Barstow, CA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 92311: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in San Bernardino 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
2.8 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 3.7 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How San Bernardino County compares with California
San Bernardino County against California and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where San Bernardino County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | San Bernardino County | California | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 66.4 | 33.2 | 49.7 | 2.0× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.7 | 3.6 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.42 | 0.44 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.9% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 47% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.6% | 0.9% | 6.2% | 39% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 19.9% | 23.5% | 23.7% | 15% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 5.4% | 6.5% | 13.8% | 17% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.2% | 40.2% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 36.8% | 29.1% | 24.8% | 1.3× the state |
Compared with California, San Bernardino County is lower on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr and after dark.
ZIP 92311 at a glance: I-15 deadliest road: 4 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 92311 since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 16,987 crashes involving commercial trucks in San Bernardino County since 2015: 7,216 people were injured and 617 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about 4 truck crashes a day.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in August (9.1% of the year) and are lowest in November (7.8%).
November through March accounts for 41.2% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.2% in California.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out with 5.4% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.6% of truck crashes, compared with 0.9% in California.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-15 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (4). It is followed by SR-58 (2), I-40 (1) and Lenwood Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
145 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.9% share (California: 1.6%).
Garbage-truck crashes peak in April (12% of them).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 2.8 deaths compared with 3.7 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 92311 fleets
- Build extra time into August routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to I-15 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in April; review collection routes for that month.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in San Bernardino County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-15 | 4 |
| SR-58 | 2 |
| I-40 | 1 |
| Lenwood Rd | 1 |
| SR-247 | 1 |
| SR-66 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (San Bernardino County) |
|---|---|
| I-15 | 67 |
| I-40 | 35 |
| I-10 W/B (San Bernardino Fwy) | 29 |
| I-10 E/B (San Bernardino Fwy) | 27 |
| Sr-60 E/B (Pomona Fwy) | 19 |
| I-10 | 16 |
| US-395 | 14 |
| I-15 N/B (Ontario Fwy) | 14 |
ZIP 92311 at a glance
| Population | 33,954 |
| Density | 31 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $61,862 |
| Median home value | $244,594 |
| Home ownership | 50% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in San Bernardino 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 | 6 | — | 32.0 |
| 2000s | 850 | +14065% | 34.8 |
| 2010s | 1,161 | +37% | 30.6 |
| 2020s | 1,571 | +35% | 43.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 6 to 1,571. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 35.8 a year in 2016–19, 43.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 92311
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 92311?
Since 2015, 16,987 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in San Bernardino County (7,216 injured, 617 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 92311?
Since 2015, I-15 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 92311: 4.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 92311?
The worst month is August: 9.1% of truck crashes in San Bernardino County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 92311?
Since 2015, San Bernardino County has reported 145 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.9% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 92311 compare with California?
The yearly rate is 66.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in San Bernardino County, vs 33.2 for California.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 92311?
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.