Glendale, AZ truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Glendale: 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
14 of 466 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Glendale compares with Arizona
Glendale against Arizona and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Glendale stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Glendale | Arizona | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 15.5 | 35.9 | 49.7 | 57% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.7 | 5.2 | 3.4 | 48% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.18 | 0.19 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.7% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 1.7× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 3.2% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 29.0% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 1.3× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 2.5% | 5.3% | 13.8% | 53% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.1% | 42.1% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 23.8% | 30.0% | 24.8% | 21% below the state |
Glendale sits below Arizona on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Glendale: 1 in 37 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 2.7%, vs 1.6% in Arizona.
Overview
Glendale has recorded 466 truck crashes since 2015, with 89 people injured and 12 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 9 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
November has the most truck crashes, 10.7% of the yearly total, while May has the fewest (7.1%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 43.1% of truck crashes, vs 42.1% for Arizona.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out with 9.0% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Arizona: 3.2%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-10 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (27). After it: SR-101 (11), I-17 (10) and SR-202 (8).
Garbage & waste trucks
14 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.0% share (Arizona: 1.6%).
Route planning tips for Glendale fleets
- Plan November schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Glendale.
- Look at alternatives to I-10 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 29.0% of truck crashes here, more than Arizona; adjust start times where you can.
- 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 Glendale
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 15 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-10 | 27 |
| SR-101 | 11 |
| I-17 | 10 |
| SR-202 | 8 |
| 51st Ave | 7 |
| US-60 | 4 |
| 19th Ave | 3 |
| 43rd Ave | 3 |
| 67th Ave | 3 |
| Broadway Rd | 3 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Glendale) |
|---|---|
| Sr-101 Noncard@M006 | 14 |
| Sr-101@M006 | 10 |
| Sr-101@M005 | 9 |
| Sr-101@M019 | 6 |
| Sr-101 Noncard@M018 | 6 |
| Camelback Rd@45Th Ave | 5 |
| Camelback Rd@51St Ave | 5 |
| Glendale Ave@Dysart Rd | 4 |
Glendale at a glance
| Population | 258,143 |
| Land area | 67.2 sq mi |
| Density | 3,839 per sq mi |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Glendale 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 | 3 | — | 32.6 |
| 2000s | 28 | +837% | 37.1 |
| 2010s | 24 | -15% | 27.1 |
| 2020s | 34 | +41% | 47.8 |
In the 1990s about 3 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 34. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 31.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 47.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Glendale
How common are truck crashes in Glendale?
Since 2015, 466 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Glendale (89 injured, 12 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Glendale?
NHTSA data shows I-10 with 27 fatal large-truck crashes within 15 miles of Glendale since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Glendale?
Truck crashes in Glendale peak in November, with 10.7% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Glendale?
Garbage trucks were involved in 14 reported crashes in Glendale since 2015 (3.0% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Glendale compare with Arizona?
The yearly rate is 15.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Glendale, vs 35.9 for Arizona.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Glendale?
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.