Quartzsite, AZ truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Quartzsite: 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
0 of 234 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Quartzsite compares with Arizona
Quartzsite against Arizona and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Quartzsite stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Quartzsite | Arizona | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 768.5 | 35.9 | 49.7 | 21.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 8.3 | 5.2 | 3.4 | 1.6× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.30 | 0.19 | 0.49 | 1.6× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 3.2% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 11.7% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 48% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 2.4% | 5.3% | 13.8% | 54% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 34.6% | 42.1% | 41.9% | 18% below the state |
| After dark | 43.9% | 30.0% | 24.8% | 1.5× the state |
Quartzsite 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 Quartzsite: 0 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 0.0%, vs 1.6% in Arizona.
Overview
Police reported 234 crashes involving commercial trucks in Quartzsite since 2015: 70 people were injured and 18 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 20 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in July (12.4% of the year) and are lowest in February (4.7%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 34.6% of truck crashes, against 42.1% across Arizona.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, with 8.1% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Arizona: 3.2%).
Where crashes happen
I-10 leads within 10 miles of Quartzsite with 10 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: SR-10B (1) and US-95 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Since 2015, no garbage-truck crashes were reported for Quartzsite.
Route planning tips for Quartzsite fleets
- Plan July schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Quartzsite.
- Where you can, review stops along I-10; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 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 Quartzsite
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-10 | 10 |
| SR-10B | 1 |
| US-95 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Quartzsite) |
|---|---|
| I-10@Mp-10 | 5 |
| I-10 Noncard@M025 | 5 |
| I 10 At Mp 30 | 4 |
| I-10@Mp-29 | 4 |
| Main St@Us-95 | 4 |
| I-10 Noncard@Mp-37 | 3 |
| I-10 Noncard@M019 | 3 |
| I-10 Noncard@M020 | 3 |
Quartzsite at a glance
| Population | 2,425 |
| Land area | 36.3 sq mi |
| Density | 67 per sq mi |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Quartzsite 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 | 9 | — | 2.5 |
| 2000s | 5 | -44% | 4.3 |
| 2010s | 9 | +65% | 3.1 |
| 2020s | 20 | +131% | 6.0 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 9 to 20. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 3.2 a year in 2016–19 and 6.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Quartzsite
How common are truck crashes in Quartzsite?
234 truck crashes have been reported in Quartzsite since 2015, with 18 deaths and 70 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Quartzsite?
I-10 had 10 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Quartzsite since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Quartzsite?
July has the most truck crashes in Quartzsite, 12.4% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Quartzsite?
0 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Quartzsite since 2015, 0.0% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Quartzsite compare with Arizona?
The yearly rate is 768.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Quartzsite, vs 35.9 for Arizona.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Quartzsite?
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.