Tolleson, AZ truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Tolleson: 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
0 of 220 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Tolleson compares with Arizona
Tolleson against Arizona and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Tolleson stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Tolleson | Arizona | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 198.3 | 35.9 | 49.7 | 5.5× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.5 | 5.2 | 3.4 | 52% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.11 | 0.19 | 0.49 | 42% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 3.2% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.5% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 2.0% | 5.3% | 13.8% | 63% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.2% | 42.1% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 30.4% | 30.0% | 24.8% | same |
Tolleson has lower values than Arizona for deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr and morning rush (6–10 am).
Tolleson at a glance: 0 crashes involve a garbage truck (0 since 2015), vs 1.6% across Arizona.
Overview
Tolleson has recorded 220 truck crashes since 2015, with 30 people injured and 5 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 20 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (10.9% of the year) and are lowest in February (5.5%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 42.2% of truck crashes, against 42.1% across Arizona.
By time of day, 6–7 am stands out with 8.2% of truck crashes.
0.0% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 3.2% across Arizona.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Tolleson is I-10, with 20 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by 51st Ave (6), I-17 (5) and SR-101 (4).
Garbage & waste trucks
Since 2015, no garbage-truck crashes were reported for Tolleson.
Route planning tips for Tolleson fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Tolleson.
- Where you can, review stops along I-10; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Morning starts matter: 24.5% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Arizona.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Tolleson
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-10 | 20 |
| 51st Ave | 6 |
| I-17 | 5 |
| SR-101 | 4 |
| US-60 | 4 |
| 67th Ave | 3 |
| Thomas Rd | 3 |
| W Buckeye Rd | 3 |
| W Indian School Rd | 3 |
| 27th Ave | 2 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Tolleson) |
|---|---|
| 99Th Ave@I-10 Front Noncard | 10 |
| 99Th Ave@Tonto St | 10 |
| 83Rd Ave@I-10 Exit 135 A-Ramp | 9 |
| 83Rd Ave@I-10 Exit 135 C-Ramp | 8 |
| 99Th Ave@07 Roosevelt St C | 6 |
| Sr-101 Exit 1 C1-Ramp@M001C1 | 5 |
| 83Rd Ave@Washington St | 5 |
| 83Rd Ave@I-10 Exit 135 J-Ramp | 5 |
Tolleson at a glance
| Population | 9,353 |
| Land area | 5.7 sq mi |
| Density | 1,631 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 85353) | $94,154 |
| Median home value (ZIP 85353) | $390,198 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Tolleson 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 | 2 | — | 32.6 |
| 2000s | 11 | +660% | 37.1 |
| 2010s | 11 | -6% | 27.1 |
| 2020s | 16 | +51% | 47.8 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 2 to 16. 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 Tolleson
How many truck crashes happen in Tolleson?
220 truck crashes have been reported in Tolleson since 2015, with 5 deaths and 30 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Tolleson?
NHTSA data shows I-10 with 20 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Tolleson since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Tolleson?
Truck crashes in Tolleson peak in January, with 10.9% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Tolleson?
Garbage trucks were involved in 0 reported crashes in Tolleson since 2015 (0.0% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Tolleson compared with Arizona?
Per 100,000 residents, Tolleson has 198.3 truck crashes a year; Arizona has 35.9.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Tolleson?
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.