Pinal County, AZ truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Pinal County: 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
3.8 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 6.9 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Pinal County compares with Arizona
Pinal County against Arizona and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Pinal County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Pinal County | Arizona | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 34.0 | 35.9 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.9 | 5.2 | 3.4 | 1.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.25 | 0.19 | 0.49 | 1.3× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.4% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 14% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.2% | 3.2% | 6.2% | 95% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.7% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 8% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 3.6% | 5.3% | 13.8% | 31% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.6% | 42.1% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 29.3% | 30.0% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with Arizona, Pinal County is lower on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in Pinal County: 0.2% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 3.2% across Arizona.
Overview
Pinal County has recorded 2,060 truck crashes since 2015, with 550 people injured and 136 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 2 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 10.0% of truck crashes; the quietest is November at 7.0%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 43.6% of truck crashes, vs 42.1% for Arizona.
More truck crashes happen at 11 am–12 pm than at any other hour (6.8%).
Road surface: 0.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Arizona: 3.2%).
Where crashes happen
I-10 leads in Pinal County with 26 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by SR-87 (12), US-60 (9) and SR-347 (7).
Garbage & waste trucks
28 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.4% share (Arizona: 1.6%).
Garbage-truck crashes peak in March (14% of them).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 3.8, vs 6.9 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for Pinal County fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 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 March schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- 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 Pinal County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Pinal County) |
|---|---|
| I-10 | 26 |
| SR-87 | 12 |
| US-60 | 9 |
| SR-347 | 7 |
| I-8 | 6 |
| SR-77 | 4 |
| SR-79 | 3 |
| SR-84 | 3 |
| Attaway Rd | 1 |
| Battaglia Dr | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Pinal County) |
|---|---|
| I-10 Noncard@M182 | 14 |
| I-10 Noncard@M177 | 14 |
| I-10 Noncard@M181 | 12 |
| I-10 Noncard@M179 | 12 |
| I-8 Exit 178 A-Ramp@M178A | 11 |
| I-10 Noncard@M203 | 9 |
| I-10 Noncard@M194 | 9 |
| I-10 Noncard@M185 | 9 |
Pinal County at a glance
| Population | 513,862 |
| Land area | 5,366.7 sq mi |
| Density | 96 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $88,741 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Pinal 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 | — | 5.6 |
| 2000s | 102 | +250% | 9.5 |
| 2010s | 80 | -21% | 6.7 |
| 2020s | 187 | +132% | 9.2 |
In the 1990s about 29 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 187. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 8.0 a year in 2016–19, 9.2 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Pinal County
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Questions fleets ask about Pinal County
How many truck crashes happen in Pinal County?
Pinal County has had 2,060 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 550 people and killing 136.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Pinal County?
Since 2015, I-10 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes in Pinal County: 26.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Pinal County?
Truck crashes in Pinal County peak in January, with 10.0% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Pinal County?
28 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Pinal County since 2015, 1.4% of all truck crashes.
How does Pinal County compare with Arizona for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 34.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Pinal County, vs 35.9 for Arizona.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Pinal County?
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.