Goodyear, AZ truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Goodyear: 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
10 of 431 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Goodyear compares with Arizona
Goodyear against Arizona and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Goodyear stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Goodyear | Arizona | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 30.0 | 35.9 | 49.7 | 16% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.1 | 5.2 | 3.4 | 60% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.24 | 0.19 | 0.49 | 1.3× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.1% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 1.3× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 3.2% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.3% | 22.6% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 1.8% | 5.3% | 13.8% | 66% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 47.2% | 42.1% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 30.5% | 30.0% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with Arizona, Goodyear is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and winter months (nov–mar).
Goodyear at a glance: 0.0% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Arizona: 3.2%).
Overview
Since 2015, 431 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Goodyear. They injured 115 people and killed 9.
That averages about one truck crash every 10 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
November has the most truck crashes, 11.1% of the yearly total, while July has the fewest (6.3%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 47.2% of truck crashes, against 42.1% across Arizona.
The busiest hour is 5–6 am, with 7.7% 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, I-10 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (7). It is followed by Mc-85 (2), 75th Ave (1) and Avondale Blvd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 10 crashes, 2.3% of the total, against 1.6% across Arizona.
Route planning tips for Goodyear fleets
- Plan November schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Goodyear.
- 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
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 Goodyear
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 15 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-10 | 7 |
| Mc-85 | 2 |
| 75th Ave | 1 |
| Avondale Blvd | 1 |
| Beloat Rd | 1 |
| CR-85 W Buckeye Rd | 1 |
| CR-MC 85 | 1 |
| Cr- Lower Buckeye Rd | 1 |
| Jackrabbit Trl | 1 |
| Litchfield Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Goodyear) |
|---|---|
| I-10 Noncard@M128 | 22 |
| I-10 Noncard@M126 | 14 |
| I-10 Noncard@M125 | 14 |
| I-10 Noncard@M127 | 13 |
| I-10 Noncard@M129 | 12 |
| I-10 Noncard@M123 | 10 |
| I-10 Noncard@M124 | 8 |
| Cotton Ln E@Lower Buckeye Rd | 5 |
Goodyear at a glance
| Population | 118,186 |
| Land area | 191.3 sq mi |
| Density | 618 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 85338) | $101,744 |
| Median home value (ZIP 85338) | $436,354 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Goodyear 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 | 24 | +788% | 37.1 |
| 2010s | 12 | -51% | 27.1 |
| 2020s | 45 | +280% | 47.8 |
In the 1990s about 3 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 45. 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 Goodyear
How common are truck crashes in Goodyear?
431 truck crashes have been reported in Goodyear since 2015, with 9 deaths and 115 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Goodyear?
NHTSA data shows I-10 with 7 fatal large-truck crashes within 15 miles of Goodyear since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Goodyear?
Truck crashes in Goodyear peak in November, with 11.1% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Goodyear?
10 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Goodyear since 2015, 2.3% of all truck crashes.
How does Goodyear compare with Arizona for truck crashes?
Goodyear records 30.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 35.9 across Arizona.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Goodyear?
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.