Casa Grande, AZ truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Casa Grande: 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
0 of 309 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Casa Grande compares with Arizona
Casa Grande against Arizona and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Casa Grande stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Casa Grande | Arizona | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 36.8 | 35.9 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.4 | 5.2 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.23 | 0.19 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 3.2% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.0% | 22.6% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 5.0% | 5.3% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 49.1% | 42.1% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 31.2% | 30.0% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with Arizona, Casa Grande is lower on garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above Arizona on injuries per crash and winter months (nov–mar).
What stands out in Casa Grande: 0 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 0.0%, vs 1.6% in Arizona.
Overview
Casa Grande has recorded 309 truck crashes since 2015, with 76 people injured and 15 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 14 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (13.6% of the year) and are lowest in August (5.2%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 49.1% of truck crashes, against 42.1% across Arizona.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, with 8.1% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.0% of truck crashes, compared with 3.2% in Arizona.
Where crashes happen
I-10 leads within 10 miles of Casa Grande with 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by SR-84 (3), I-8 (2) and Midway Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
FMCSA lists no garbage-truck crashes in Casa Grande since 2015.
Route planning tips for Casa Grande fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to I-10 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 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 Casa Grande
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-10 | 6 |
| SR-84 | 3 |
| I-8 | 2 |
| Midway Rd | 1 |
| N Sunland Gin Rd | 1 |
| Thornton Rd | 1 |
| Thorton Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Casa Grande) |
|---|---|
| I-8 Exit 178 A-Ramp@M178A | 11 |
| I-10 Noncard@M194 | 9 |
| I-10 Noncard@M199 | 6 |
| I-10 Noncard@M197 | 6 |
| Thornton Rd@Peters Rd | 6 |
| I-8 Noncard@M177 | 5 |
| I-10 Noncard@M192 | 5 |
| I-10 Noncard@M193 | 4 |
Casa Grande at a glance
| Population | 68,927 |
| Land area | 113.9 sq mi |
| Density | 605 per sq mi |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Casa Grande 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 | 10 | — | 5.6 |
| 2000s | 13 | +34% | 9.5 |
| 2010s | 14 | +5% | 6.7 |
| 2020s | 24 | +75% | 9.2 |
In the 1990s about 10 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 24. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 8.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 9.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Casa Grande
How many truck crashes happen in Casa Grande?
309 truck crashes have been reported in Casa Grande since 2015, with 15 deaths and 76 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Casa Grande?
I-10 had 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Casa Grande since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Casa Grande?
Truck crashes in Casa Grande peak in January, with 13.6% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Casa Grande?
0 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Casa Grande since 2015, 0.0% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Casa Grande compared with Arizona?
Casa Grande records 36.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 35.9 across Arizona.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Casa Grande?
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.