La Paz County, AZ truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in La Paz County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes, 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 of 1,252 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How La Paz County compares with Arizona
La Paz County against Arizona and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where La Paz County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | La Paz County | Arizona | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 619.0 | 35.9 | 49.7 | 17.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 8.3 | 5.2 | 3.4 | 1.6× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.24 | 0.19 | 0.49 | 1.3× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.2% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 89% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 3.2% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 12.2% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 46% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 4.1% | 5.3% | 13.8% | 23% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 35.1% | 42.1% | 41.9% | 17% below the state |
| After dark | 40.6% | 30.0% | 24.8% | 1.4× the state |
La Paz County has lower values than Arizona for garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
La Paz County at a glance: 1 in 588 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 0.2%, vs 1.6% in Arizona.
Overview
La Paz County has recorded 1,252 truck crashes since 2015, with 316 people injured and 100 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 3 days.
When crashes happen
August has the most truck crashes, 12.5% of the yearly total, while December has the fewest (5.3%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 35.1% of truck crashes, against 42.1% across Arizona.
By time of day, 5–6 am stands out with 6.8% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.0% of truck crashes, compared with 3.2% in Arizona.
Where crashes happen
I-10 leads in La Paz County with 26 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by SR-95 (7), SR-72 (6) and US-60 (5).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 2 crashes, 0.2% of the total, against 1.6% across Arizona.
Route planning tips for La Paz County fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in La Paz County.
- Look at alternatives to I-10 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 La Paz County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in La Paz County) |
|---|---|
| I-10 | 26 |
| SR-95 | 7 |
| SR-72 | 6 |
| US-60 | 5 |
| 2nd Ave | 1 |
| Riverside Dr | 1 |
| S California Ave | 1 |
| SR-10B | 1 |
| US-95 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (La Paz County) |
|---|---|
| I-10 Noncard@M000+0.044 (Begin Part 0) | 17 |
| I-10 Noncard@M010 | 8 |
| I-10 Noncard@M030 | 8 |
| I-10 Noncard@M043 | 8 |
| I-10 Noncard@M055 | 7 |
| I-10 Noncard@M047 | 7 |
| I-10 Noncard@M046 | 7 |
| I-10 Noncard@M031 | 7 |
La Paz County at a glance
| Population | 16,992 |
| Land area | 4,496.6 sq mi |
| Density | 4 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $52,801 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in La Paz 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 | 34 | — | 2.5 |
| 2000s | 56 | +66% | 4.3 |
| 2010s | 48 | -15% | 3.1 |
| 2020s | 113 | +138% | 6.0 |
In the 1990s about 34 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 113. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 3.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 6.0 a year in 2020–24.
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Questions fleets ask about La Paz County
How common are truck crashes in La Paz County?
La Paz County has had 1,252 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 316 people and killing 100.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in La Paz County?
Since 2015, I-10 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes in La Paz County: 26.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in La Paz County?
August has the most truck crashes in La Paz County, 12.5% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in La Paz County?
Since 2015, La Paz County has reported 2 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.2% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in La Paz County compare with Arizona?
Per 100,000 residents, La Paz County has 619.0 truck crashes a year; Arizona has 35.9.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in La Paz County?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.