Oro Valley, AZ truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Oro Valley: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Oro Valley 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 |
Compared with Arizona, Pima County is lower on 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).
What stands out in Pima County: 0.4% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 3.2% in Arizona.
Overview
Pima County has recorded 2,337 truck crashes since 2015, with 429 people injured and 151 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 2 days.
With 45 truck crashes reported in Oro Valley 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%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 44.3% of truck crashes, vs 42.1% for Arizona.
More truck crashes happen at 8–9 am than at any other hour (7.3%).
0.4% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 3.2% across Arizona.
Where crashes happen
I-10 leads within 10 miles of Oro Valley with 7 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come Ruthrauff Rd (2), Tangerine Rd (2) and CR-FLOWING Wells Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
46 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.0% share (Arizona: 1.6%).
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in April (17%).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 9.8, vs 6.7 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for Oro Valley fleets
- Build extra time into February routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use I-10, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at April schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- 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
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
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 | 7 |
| Ruthrauff Rd | 2 |
| Tangerine Rd | 2 |
| CR-FLOWING Wells Rd | 1 |
| N La Cholla Blvd | 1 |
| N Oracle Rd | 1 |
| River Rd | 1 |
| SR-77 | 1 |
| SR-989 | 1 |
| W Curtis Rd | 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 |
Oro Valley at a glance
| Population | 48,855 |
| Land area | 35.1 sq mi |
| Density | 1,391 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 85737) | $107,348 |
| Median home value (ZIP 85737) | $470,974 |
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 |
In the 1990s about 29 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 199. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 7.2 a year in 2016–19, 12.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Oro Valley
How many truck accidents are there in Oro Valley?
2,337 truck crashes have been reported in Pima County since 2015, with 151 deaths and 429 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Oro Valley?
NHTSA data shows I-10 with 7 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Oro Valley since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Oro Valley?
February has the most truck crashes in Pima County, 9.5% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Oro Valley?
Since 2015, Pima County has reported 46 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.0% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Oro Valley compared with Arizona?
The yearly rate is 18.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Pima County, vs 35.9 for Arizona.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Oro Valley?
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.