ZIP 92398 (Yermo, CA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 92398: 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 |
San Bernardino County sits below California on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above California on crashes per 100k residents / yr and after dark.
The headline for San Bernardino County: 1 in 115 garbage-truck share of crashes is 0.9%, against 1.6% for California.
Overview
Police reported 16,987 crashes involving commercial trucks in San Bernardino County since 2015: 7,216 people were injured and 617 were killed.
That averages about 4 truck crashes a day in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in August (9.1% of the year) and are lowest in November (7.8%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 41.2% of truck crashes, against 40.2% across California.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out with 5.4% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.6% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (California: 0.9%).
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 92398 since 2015: I-15 (2). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 145 crashes, 0.9% of the total, against 1.6% across California.
Their busiest month is April, with 12% of garbage-truck crashes.
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 2.8, vs 3.7 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 92398 fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in San Bernardino County.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in April; review collection routes for that month.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 | 2 |
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 92398 at a glance
| Population | 2,609 |
| Density | 10 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $59,888 |
| Home ownership | 47% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 6 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 1,571. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 35.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 43.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 92398
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 92398?
16,987 truck crashes have been reported in San Bernardino County since 2015, with 617 deaths and 7,216 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 92398?
The worst month is August: 9.1% of truck crashes in San Bernardino County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 92398?
Garbage trucks were involved in 145 reported crashes in San Bernardino County since 2015 (0.9% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 92398 compared with California?
San Bernardino County records 66.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 33.2 across California.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 92398?
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.