Parker, AZ truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Parker: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Parker 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 |
La Paz County has lower values than Arizona for 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 crashes involve a garbage truck (2 since 2015), vs 1.6% across Arizona.
Overview
Police reported 1,252 crashes involving commercial trucks in La Paz County since 2015: 316 people were injured and 100 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 3 days in fully reported years.
Parker had 41 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use La Paz County numbers.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in August (12.5% of the year) and are lowest in December (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
Within this area, SR-95 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (5). It is followed by SR-72 (2), 2nd Ave (1) and S California Ave (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
2 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.2% share (Arizona: 1.6%).
Route planning tips for Parker fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in La Paz County.
- Look at alternatives to SR-95 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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) |
|---|---|
| SR-95 | 5 |
| SR-72 | 2 |
| 2nd Ave | 1 |
| S California 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 |
Parker at a glance
| Population | 3,456 |
| Land area | 22.0 sq mi |
| Density | 157 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 85344) | $54,583 |
| Median home value (ZIP 85344) | $214,191 |
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. Fatal large-truck crashes: 3.2 a year in 2016–19, 6.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Parker
How common are truck crashes in Parker?
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 Parker?
NHTSA data shows SR-95 with 5 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Parker since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Parker?
The worst month is August: 12.5% of truck crashes in La Paz County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Parker?
Garbage trucks were involved in 2 reported crashes in La Paz County since 2015 (0.2% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Parker compare with Arizona?
La Paz County records 619.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 35.9 across Arizona.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Parker?
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.