Ehrenberg, AZ truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Ehrenberg: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Ehrenberg and La Paz County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use La Paz County numbers.
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 |
Compared with Arizona, La Paz County is lower on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in La Paz County: 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.
That averages about one truck crash every 3 days in fully reported years.
With 42 truck crashes reported in Ehrenberg since 2015, this page uses La Paz County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in August (12.5% of the year) and are lowest in December (5.3%).
November through March accounts for 35.1% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.1% in Arizona.
More truck crashes happen at 5–6 am than at any other hour (6.8%).
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 within 10 miles of Ehrenberg with 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: Hobsonway (1), SR-95 (1) and US-95 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
2 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.2% share (Arizona: 1.6%).
Route planning tips for Ehrenberg fleets
- Build extra time into August routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to I-10 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
About the data
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
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 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-10 | 6 |
| Hobsonway | 1 |
| SR-95 | 1 |
| US-95 | 1 |
| W 14th Ave | 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 |
Ehrenberg at a glance
| Land area | 11.9 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 85334) | $39,143 |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 34 a year in the 1990s and 113 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 3.2 a year in 2016–19, 6.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Ehrenberg
How common are truck crashes in Ehrenberg?
La Paz County has had 1,252 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 316 people and killing 100.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Ehrenberg?
NHTSA data shows I-10 with 6 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Ehrenberg since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Ehrenberg?
August has the most truck crashes in La Paz County, 12.5% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Ehrenberg?
Since 2015, La Paz County has reported 2 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.2% of its truck crashes.
How does Ehrenberg compare with Arizona for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, La Paz County has 619.0 truck crashes a year; Arizona has 35.9.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Ehrenberg?
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.