Scottsdale, AZ truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Scottsdale: 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
18 of 422 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Scottsdale compares with Arizona
Scottsdale against Arizona and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Scottsdale stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Scottsdale | Arizona | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 14.9 | 35.9 | 49.7 | 58% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.5 | 5.2 | 3.4 | 52% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.13 | 0.19 | 0.49 | 32% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.5% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 2.8× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.5% | 3.2% | 6.2% | 84% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 31.2% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 1.4× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 2.0% | 5.3% | 13.8% | 62% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 47.0% | 42.1% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 12.4% | 30.0% | 24.8% | 59% below the state |
Scottsdale 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, morning rush (6–10 am) and winter months (nov–mar).
The headline for Scottsdale: 1 in 22 garbage-truck share of crashes is 4.5%, against 1.6% for Arizona.
Overview
Scottsdale has recorded 422 truck crashes since 2015, with 60 people injured and 10 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 10 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is March with 13.0% of truck crashes; the quietest is December at 5.7%.
November through March accounts for 47.0% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.1% in Arizona.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 10.4% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.5% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Arizona: 3.2%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-101 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (8). It is followed by SR-87 (4), Cave Creek Rd (2) and N Cave Creek Rd (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 18 of the truck crashes here, or 4.3%, compared with 1.6% in Arizona.
Route planning tips for Scottsdale fleets
- Plan March schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Scottsdale.
- Check whether your routes use SR-101, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Morning starts matter: 31.2% 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
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 Scottsdale
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 15 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-101 | 8 |
| SR-87 | 4 |
| Cave Creek Rd | 2 |
| N Cave Creek Rd | 2 |
| 19th Ave | 1 |
| 23rd Ave | 1 |
| 32nd St | 1 |
| 40th St | 1 |
| Acoma Dr | 1 |
| Deer Valley Dr | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Scottsdale) |
|---|---|
| Sr-101@M039 | 10 |
| Sr-101 Noncard@M041 | 7 |
| Sr-101@M037 | 5 |
| Scottsdale Rd@Pinnacle Peak Rd | 5 |
| Sr-101@M040 | 4 |
| Sr-101@M041 | 4 |
| Sr-101 Noncard@M037 | 4 |
| Sr-101@M038 | 3 |
Scottsdale at a glance
| Population | 246,170 |
| Land area | 184.0 sq mi |
| Density | 1,338 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 85255) | $140,616 |
| Median home value (ZIP 85255) | $1,033,369 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Scottsdale 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 | — | — | 32.6 |
| 2000s | 38 | — | 37.1 |
| 2010s | 24 | -37% | 27.1 |
| 2020s | 28 | +17% | 47.8 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 38 a year in the 2000s and 28 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 31.5 a year in 2016–19, 47.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Scottsdale
How many truck accidents are there in Scottsdale?
Since 2015, 422 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Scottsdale (60 injured, 10 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Scottsdale?
NHTSA data shows SR-101 with 8 fatal large-truck crashes within 15 miles of Scottsdale since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Scottsdale?
March has the most truck crashes in Scottsdale, 13.0% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Scottsdale?
Since 2015, Scottsdale has reported 18 garbage-truck crashes, or 4.3% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Scottsdale compare with Arizona?
Scottsdale records 14.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 35.9 across Arizona.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Scottsdale?
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.