Tanque Verde, AZ truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Tanque Verde: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Tanque Verde 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).
Pima County at a glance: 0.4% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Arizona: 3.2%).
Overview
Since 2015, 2,337 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Pima County. They injured 429 people and killed 151.
That averages about one truck crash every 2 days in fully reported years.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Tanque Verde since 2015, this page uses Pima County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
February has the most truck crashes, 9.5% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (7.4%).
November through March accounts for 44.3% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.1% in Arizona.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 7.3% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.4% of truck crashes, compared with 3.2% in Arizona.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, Golf Links Rd had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (2). Next come Bear Canyon Rd (1), Broadway Blvd (1) and Craycroft Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 46 crashes, 2.0% of the total, against 1.6% across Arizona.
Their busiest month is April, with 17% of garbage-truck crashes.
They recorded 9.8 deaths per 100 crashes, against 6.7 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Tanque Verde fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Pima County.
- Look at alternatives to Golf Links Rd at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in April; review collection routes for that month.
- 25.1% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Arizona; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 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 Pima County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| Golf Links Rd | 2 |
| Bear Canyon Rd | 1 |
| Broadway Blvd | 1 |
| Craycroft Rd | 1 |
| E 22nd St | 1 |
| Lee St | 1 |
| Pantano Pkwy | 1 |
| Speedway Blvd E | 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 |
Tanque Verde at a glance
| Land area | 32.3 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 85749) | $109,219 |
| Median home value (ZIP 85749) | $589,388 |
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 crashes involving a large truck averaged 7.2 a year in 2016–19 and 12.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Tanque Verde
How common are truck crashes in Tanque Verde?
Pima County has had 2,337 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 429 people and killing 151.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Tanque Verde?
NHTSA data shows Golf Links Rd with 2 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Tanque Verde since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Tanque Verde?
The worst month is February: 9.5% of truck crashes in Pima County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Tanque Verde?
Since 2015, Pima County has reported 46 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.0% of its truck crashes.
How does Tanque Verde compare with Arizona for truck crashes?
Pima County records 18.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 35.9 across Arizona.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Tanque Verde?
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.