Patagonia, AZ truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Patagonia: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Patagonia and Santa Cruz County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Santa Cruz County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
2 of 207 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Santa Cruz County compares with Arizona
Santa Cruz County against Arizona and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Santa Cruz County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Santa Cruz County | Arizona | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 34.9 | 35.9 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.2 | 5.2 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.17 | 0.19 | 0.49 | 11% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.0% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 34% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 3.2% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 12.4% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 45% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 3.1% | 5.3% | 13.8% | 41% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 45.4% | 42.1% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 19.1% | 30.0% | 24.8% | 36% below the state |
Santa Cruz County sits below Arizona on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: winter months (nov–mar).
What stands out in Santa Cruz County: 0.0% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Arizona: 3.2%).
Overview
Since 2015, 207 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Santa Cruz County. They injured 41 people and killed 10.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 21 days.
With 5 truck crashes reported in Patagonia since 2015, this page uses Santa Cruz County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
April has the most truck crashes, 12.6% of the yearly total, while September has the fewest (3.9%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 45.4% of truck crashes, against 42.1% across Arizona.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out with 13.0% of truck crashes.
0.0% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 3.2% across Arizona.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Patagonia since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-82 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
2 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.0% share (Arizona: 1.6%).
Route planning tips for Patagonia fleets
- Review driver schedules for April, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 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 Santa Cruz County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-82 | 2 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Santa Cruz County) |
|---|---|
| Sr-19B (1)@12 Mesa Verde Dr | 5 |
| I-19 Noncard@M025 | 4 |
| Sr-82@M032 | 3 |
| I-19 Noncard@M029 | 3 |
| I-19 Noncard@M023 | 3 |
| I-19 Noncard@M005 | 3 |
| 12W Mariposa Rd @12N Loma Mariposa | 3 |
| 12N Mariposa Rd @12N Target Range | 2 |
Patagonia at a glance
| Population | 796 |
| Land area | 1.3 sq mi |
| Density | 618 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 85624) | $56,053 |
| Median home value (ZIP 85624) | $403,094 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Santa Cruz 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 | 3 | — | 0.4 |
| 2000s | 13 | +287% | 0.5 |
| 2010s | 9 | -27% | 0.6 |
| 2020s | 17 | +81% | 0.4 |
In the 1990s about 3 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 17. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.5 a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Patagonia
How many truck crashes happen in Patagonia?
Since 2015, 207 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Santa Cruz County (41 injured, 10 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in Patagonia?
Truck crashes in Santa Cruz County peak in April, with 12.6% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Patagonia?
Since 2015, Santa Cruz County has reported 2 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.0% of its truck crashes.
How does Patagonia compare with Arizona for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 34.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Santa Cruz County, vs 35.9 for Arizona.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Patagonia?
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.