California Truck Accident Statistics (2026)
California recorded an estimated 400 large-truck crash fatalities in recent FARS/FMCSA data, ranking #2 of 51 US jurisdictions. The state's busiest freight corridors — I-5 and I-10 — see disproportionately high truck crash rates.
California large-truck crash data
| Estimated annual large-truck fatalities | ~400 |
|---|---|
| National fatality rank | #2 of 51 |
| Highest-risk corridors | I-5, I-10, I-15, I-80, SR-99 |
Where crashes concentrate in California
Truck traffic — and truck crashes — concentrate along California's major freight corridors, including I-5, I-10, I-15, I-80, SR-99, and near its largest metro areas: Los Angeles, San Diego, San Francisco, Sacramento, Fresno.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many truck accident fatalities occur in California each year?+
Recent FARS/FMCSA data suggests approximately 400 large-truck crash fatalities annually in California, though figures vary year to year.
What highways in California have the most truck accidents?+
I-5, I-10, I-15, I-80, SR-99 carry the heaviest commercial truck traffic in the state and see a correspondingly higher concentration of truck crashes.