Yuma County, AZ truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Yuma 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
10 of 630 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Yuma County compares with Arizona
Yuma County against Arizona and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Yuma County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Yuma County | Arizona | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 24.6 | 35.9 | 49.7 | 31% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.4 | 5.2 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.20 | 0.19 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.5% | 1.6% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.3% | 3.2% | 6.2% | 89% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 19.2% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 15% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 4.5% | 5.3% | 13.8% | 14% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 54.3% | 42.1% | 41.9% | 1.3× the state |
| After dark | 31.4% | 30.0% | 24.8% | same |
Yuma County sits below Arizona on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher winter months (nov–mar).
What stands out in Yuma County: 1.9× yearly fatal truck crashes in Yuma County: 2.2 in 2016–19, 4.2 in 2020–24.
Overview
Yuma County has recorded 630 truck crashes since 2015, with 140 people injured and 34 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 7 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is March with 13.5% of truck crashes; the quietest is May at 5.7%.
November through March accounts for 54.3% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.1% in Arizona.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 pm than at any other hour (7.0%).
Road surface: 0.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Arizona: 3.2%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks in Yuma County is US-95, with 12 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come I-8 (10), 16th St (1) and 32nd St (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 10 crashes, 1.6% of the total, against 1.6% across Arizona.
Route planning tips for Yuma County fleets
- Build extra time into March routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to US-95 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
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 Yuma County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Yuma County) |
|---|---|
| US-95 | 12 |
| I-8 | 10 |
| 16th St | 1 |
| 32nd St | 1 |
| Avenue G | 1 |
| CR-AVENUE 4E | 1 |
| CR-S Ave 1 E | 1 |
| E County 15th St | 1 |
| Foothills Blvd | 1 |
| Old Hwy 80 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Yuma County) |
|---|---|
| I-8 Noncard@M020 | 5 |
| I-8 Noncard@M019 | 4 |
| I-8 Noncard@M037 | 4 |
| I-8 Noncard@M046 | 4 |
| Us-95@M075 | 4 |
| Us-95@Avenue 4E | 3 |
| Us-95@14S Ave 3 | 3 |
| I-8 Noncard@M067 | 3 |
Yuma County at a glance
| Population | 220,310 |
| Land area | 5,513.8 sq mi |
| Density | 40 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $62,947 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Yuma 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 | 15 | — | 3.4 |
| 2000s | 40 | +158% | 3.5 |
| 2010s | 29 | -28% | 2.0 |
| 2020s | 52 | +80% | 4.2 |
In the 1990s about 15 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 52. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 2.2 a year in 2016–19 and 4.2 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Yuma County
ZIP codes in Yuma County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Yuma County
How many truck crashes happen in Yuma County?
Since 2015, 630 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Yuma County (140 injured, 34 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Yuma County?
US-95 had 12 fatal crashes involving a large truck in Yuma County since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Yuma County?
Truck crashes in Yuma County peak in March, with 13.5% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Yuma County?
Since 2015, Yuma County has reported 10 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.6% of its truck crashes.
How does Yuma County compare with Arizona for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Yuma County has 24.6 truck crashes a year; Arizona has 35.9.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Yuma County?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.