Valencia West, AZ truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Valencia West: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Valencia West 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 runs above Arizona on 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
Police reported 2,337 crashes involving commercial trucks in Pima County since 2015: 429 people were injured and 151 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 2 days.
Valencia West had 0 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Pima County numbers.
When crashes happen
The worst month is February with 9.5% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 7.4%.
November through March accounts for 44.3% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.1% in Arizona.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, 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
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Valencia West is I-10, with 5 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come SR-19 (2), 36th St (1) and Ajo Way (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
46 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.0% share (Arizona: 1.6%).
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 Valencia West fleets
- Review driver schedules for February, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to I-10 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
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 | 5 |
| SR-19 | 2 |
| 36th St | 1 |
| Ajo Way | 1 |
| Benson Hwy | 1 |
| I-19 | 1 |
| SR-19B | 1 |
| Silverlake Rd | 1 |
| Valencia Rd | 1 |
| W Valencia 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 |
Valencia West at a glance
| Land area | 9.5 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 85757) | $83,219 |
| Median home value (ZIP 85757) | $289,498 |
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 Valencia West
How many truck crashes happen in Valencia West?
Since 2015, 2,337 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Pima County (429 injured, 151 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Valencia West?
I-10 had 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Valencia West since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Valencia West?
The worst month is February: 9.5% of truck crashes in Pima County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Valencia West?
Garbage trucks were involved in 46 reported crashes in Pima County since 2015 (2.0% of truck crashes).
How does Valencia West compare with Arizona for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Pima County has 18.5 truck crashes a year; Arizona has 35.9.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Valencia West?
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.