Surprise, AZ truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Surprise: 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 249 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Surprise compares with Arizona
Surprise against Arizona and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Surprise stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Surprise | Arizona | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 12.6 | 35.9 | 49.7 | 65% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.0 | 5.2 | 3.4 | 42% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.26 | 0.19 | 0.49 | 1.4× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.3% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 2.7× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 3.2% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 28.4% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 1.3× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 1.7% | 5.3% | 13.8% | 67% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 45.3% | 42.1% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 16.0% | 30.0% | 24.8% | 47% below the state |
Compared with Arizona, Surprise is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above Arizona on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Surprise: 1 in 23 garbage-truck share of crashes is 4.3%, against 1.6% for Arizona.
Overview
Police reported 249 crashes involving commercial trucks in Surprise since 2015: 67 people were injured and 9 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 17 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is September with 12.4% of truck crashes; the quietest is July at 5.2%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 45.3% of truck crashes, vs 42.1% for Arizona.
More truck crashes happen at 11 am–12 pm than at any other hour (12.0%).
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, US-60 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (6). It is followed by SR-101 (4), I-10 (3) and Happy Valley Rd (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
10 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 4.0% share (Arizona: 1.6%).
Route planning tips for Surprise fleets
- Review driver schedules for September, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to US-60 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 28.4% of truck crashes here, more than Arizona; adjust start times where you can.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Surprise
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 15 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-60 | 6 |
| SR-101 | 4 |
| I-10 | 3 |
| Happy Valley Rd | 2 |
| Olive Ave | 2 |
| SR-74 | 2 |
| 107th Ave | 1 |
| Bell Rd | 1 |
| Indian School Rd | 1 |
| N 84th Ave | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Surprise) |
|---|---|
| Us-60@M137 | 21 |
| Us-60@M138 | 8 |
| Sr-303@M115 | 6 |
| Sr-303@M117 | 5 |
| Us-60@M134 | 4 |
| Us-60 Noncard@M138 | 4 |
| Us-60 Noncard@M137 | 4 |
| Sr-303@M118 | 4 |
Surprise at a glance
| Population | 167,564 |
| Land area | 110.5 sq mi |
| Density | 1,516 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 85387) | $98,757 |
| Median home value (ZIP 85387) | $480,902 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Surprise 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 | 4 | — | 32.6 |
| 2000s | 10 | +189% | 37.1 |
| 2010s | 9 | -12% | 27.1 |
| 2020s | 23 | +154% | 47.8 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 4 to 23. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. 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 Surprise
How many truck crashes happen in Surprise?
249 truck crashes have been reported in Surprise since 2015, with 9 deaths and 67 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Surprise?
US-60 had 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 15 miles of Surprise since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Surprise?
The worst month is September: 12.4% of truck crashes in Surprise happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Surprise?
Garbage trucks were involved in 10 reported crashes in Surprise since 2015 (4.0% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Surprise compare with Arizona?
Per 100,000 residents, Surprise has 12.6 truck crashes a year; Arizona has 35.9.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Surprise?
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.