Buckshot, AZ truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Buckshot: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Buckshot and Yuma County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Yuma County numbers.
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 has lower values than Arizona for crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: winter months (nov–mar).
The headline for Yuma County: 0.3% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Arizona: 3.2%).
Overview
Yuma County has recorded 630 truck crashes since 2015, with 140 people injured and 34 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 7 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Buckshot since 2015, this page uses Yuma County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is March with 13.5% of truck crashes; the quietest is May at 5.7%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 54.3% of truck crashes, against 42.1% across Arizona.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 7.0% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Arizona: 3.2%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Buckshot is US-95, with 9 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by 32nd St (1), CR-AVENUE 4E (1) and Foothills Blvd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 10 of the truck crashes here, or 1.6%, compared with 1.6% in Arizona.
Route planning tips for Buckshot fleets
- Review driver schedules for March, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use US-95, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 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 Yuma County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-95 | 9 |
| 32nd St | 1 |
| CR-AVENUE 4E | 1 |
| Foothills Blvd | 1 |
| I-8 | 1 |
| S Ave 3E | 1 |
| S Avenue 3 E | 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 |
Buckshot at a glance
| Land area | 0.3 sq mi |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 15 a year in the 1990s and 52 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 2.2 a year in 2016–19, 4.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Buckshot
How many truck accidents are there in Buckshot?
630 truck crashes have been reported in Yuma County since 2015, with 34 deaths and 140 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Buckshot?
Since 2015, US-95 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Buckshot: 9.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Buckshot?
March has the most truck crashes in Yuma County, 13.5% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Buckshot?
Since 2015, Yuma County has reported 10 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.6% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Buckshot compared with Arizona?
Per 100,000 residents, Yuma County has 24.6 truck crashes a year; Arizona has 35.9.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Buckshot?
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.