Catalina Foothills, AZ truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Catalina Foothills: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Catalina Foothills and Pima County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Pima County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
9.8 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 6.7 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Pima County compares with Arizona
Pima County against Arizona and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Pima County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Pima County | Arizona | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 18.5 | 35.9 | 49.7 | 48% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.7 | 5.2 | 3.4 | 1.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.17 | 0.19 | 0.49 | 11% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.9% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 1.2× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.4% | 3.2% | 6.2% | 87% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.1% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 4.9% | 5.3% | 13.8% | 8% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 44.3% | 42.1% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 25.3% | 30.0% | 24.8% | 16% below the state |
Pima County has lower values than Arizona for crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Pima County: 0.4% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 3.2% in Arizona.
Overview
Police reported 2,337 crashes involving commercial trucks in Pima County since 2015: 429 people were injured and 151 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 2 days in fully reported years.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Catalina Foothills since 2015, this page uses Pima County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in February (9.5% of the year) and are lowest in April (7.4%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 44.3% of truck crashes, against 42.1% across Arizona.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, with 7.3% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.4% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Arizona: 3.2%).
Where crashes happen
I-10 leads within 10 miles of Catalina Foothills with 13 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: Broadway Blvd (2), Golf Links Rd (2) and Ruthrauff Rd (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
46 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.0% share (Arizona: 1.6%).
Garbage-truck crashes peak in April (17% of them).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 9.8 deaths compared with 6.7 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Catalina Foothills fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Pima County.
- Where you can, review stops along I-10; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in April; review collection routes for that month.
- Morning starts matter: 25.1% 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 Pima County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-10 | 13 |
| Broadway Blvd | 2 |
| Golf Links Rd | 2 |
| Ruthrauff Rd | 2 |
| 36th St | 1 |
| Ajo Way | 1 |
| Bear Canyon Rd | 1 |
| Benson Hwy | 1 |
| CR-FLOWING Wells Rd | 1 |
| Campbell Ave | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Pima County) |
|---|---|
| I-10 Noncard@M264 | 36 |
| I-10 Noncard@M262 | 24 |
| I-10 Noncard@M255 | 22 |
| I-10 Noncard@M253 | 19 |
| I-10 Noncard@M252 | 18 |
| I-10 Noncard@M257 | 15 |
| I-10 Noncard@M268 | 14 |
| I-10 Noncard@M267 | 12 |
Catalina Foothills at a glance
| Land area | 41.8 sq mi |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Pima 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 | 29 | — | 6.5 |
| 2000s | 173 | +494% | 7.4 |
| 2010s | 101 | -42% | 7.3 |
| 2020s | 199 | +97% | 12.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 29 to 199. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 7.2 a year in 2016–19, 12.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Catalina Foothills
How many truck crashes happen in Catalina Foothills?
Since 2015, 2,337 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Pima County (429 injured, 151 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Catalina Foothills?
Since 2015, I-10 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Catalina Foothills: 13.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Catalina Foothills?
February has the most truck crashes in Pima County, 9.5% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Catalina Foothills?
Garbage trucks were involved in 46 reported crashes in Pima County since 2015 (2.0% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Catalina Foothills compare with Arizona?
Pima County records 18.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 35.9 across Arizona.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Catalina Foothills?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.