Dateland, AZ truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Dateland: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Dateland 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). It stands out for higher winter months (nov–mar).
What stands out in 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.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 7 days.
With 10 truck crashes reported in Dateland 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%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 54.3% of truck crashes, vs 42.1% for 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
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of Dateland happened on I-8 (1); no road leads clearly.
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 Dateland fleets
- Plan March schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Yuma County.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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) |
|---|---|
| I-8 | 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 |
Dateland at a glance
| Land area | 22.0 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 Dateland
How many truck accidents are there in Dateland?
Since 2015, 630 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Yuma County (140 injured, 34 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in Dateland?
March has the most truck crashes in Yuma County, 13.5% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Dateland?
Since 2015, Yuma County has reported 10 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.6% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Dateland compared with Arizona?
Yuma County records 24.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 35.9 across Arizona.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Dateland?
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.