Komatke, AZ truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Komatke: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Komatke and Maricopa County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Maricopa County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
5.3 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 3.6 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Maricopa County compares with Arizona
Maricopa County against Arizona and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Maricopa County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Maricopa County | Arizona | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 27.6 | 35.9 | 49.7 | 23% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.6 | 5.2 | 3.4 | 31% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.15 | 0.19 | 0.49 | 21% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.2% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 1.4× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.1% | 3.2% | 6.2% | 98% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.8% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 2.8% | 5.3% | 13.8% | 47% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.4% | 42.1% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 25.1% | 30.0% | 24.8% | 16% below the state |
Maricopa County has lower values than Arizona for crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. It stands out for higher garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Maricopa County: 0.1% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 3.2% in Arizona.
Overview
Maricopa County has recorded 15,004 truck crashes since 2015, with 2,437 people injured and 530 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly 4 truck crashes every day.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Komatke since 2015; patterns below come from Maricopa County as a whole.
When crashes happen
The worst month is March with 9.2% of truck crashes; the quietest is December at 7.6%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 41.4% of truck crashes, vs 42.1% for Arizona.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 7.2% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.1% of truck crashes, compared with 3.2% in Arizona.
Where crashes happen
SR-202 leads within 10 miles of Komatke with 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by 51st Ave (3), S 19th Ave (2) and S 35th Ave (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 330 crashes, 2.2% of the total, against 1.6% across Arizona.
Their busiest month is August, with 12% of garbage-truck crashes.
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 5.3, vs 3.6 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for Komatke fleets
- Build extra time into March routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-202; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in August; review collection routes for that month.
- Morning starts matter: 26.8% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Arizona.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Maricopa County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-202 | 4 |
| 51st Ave | 3 |
| S 19th Ave | 2 |
| S 35th Ave | 2 |
| W Buckeye Rd | 2 |
| W Southern Ave | 2 |
| 75th Ave | 1 |
| 7th Ave | 1 |
| Broadway Rd | 1 |
| Lower Buckey Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Maricopa County) |
|---|---|
| I-10 Noncard@M145 | 59 |
| I-10 Noncard@M141 | 57 |
| I-10 Noncard@M150 | 45 |
| I-10 Noncard@M132 | 44 |
| I-10 Noncard@M151 | 40 |
| I-10 Noncard@M140 | 38 |
| Us-60 Noncard@M173 | 38 |
| I-10 Noncard@M154 | 38 |
Komatke at a glance
| Land area | 2.4 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 85045) | $153,583 |
| Median home value (ZIP 85045) | $635,516 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Maricopa 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 | 94 | — | 32.6 |
| 2000s | 940 | +904% | 37.1 |
| 2010s | 727 | -23% | 27.1 |
| 2020s | 1,149 | +58% | 47.8 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 94 to 1,149. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 31.5 a year in 2016–19 and 47.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Komatke
How common are truck crashes in Komatke?
Maricopa County has had 15,004 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 2,437 people and killing 530.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Komatke?
SR-202 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Komatke since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Komatke?
March has the most truck crashes in Maricopa County, 9.2% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Komatke?
Since 2015, Maricopa County has reported 330 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.2% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Komatke compared with Arizona?
The yearly rate is 27.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Maricopa County, vs 35.9 for Arizona.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Komatke?
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.