Wellton Hills, AZ truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Wellton Hills: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Wellton Hills 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 |
Compared with Arizona, Yuma County is lower on 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.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 7 days.
Wellton Hills had 0 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Yuma County numbers.
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.
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 Wellton Hills is I-8, with 4 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: Old Hwy 80 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
10 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.6% share (Arizona: 1.6%).
Route planning tips for Wellton Hills fleets
- Build extra time into March routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to I-8 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
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 | 4 |
| 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 |
Wellton Hills at a glance
| Land area | 0.6 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 85356) | $71,285 |
| Median home value (ZIP 85356) | $95,921 |
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. NHTSA counts 2.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 4.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Wellton Hills
How many truck accidents are there in Wellton Hills?
Yuma County has had 630 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 140 people and killing 34.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Wellton Hills?
NHTSA data shows I-8 with 4 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Wellton Hills since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Wellton Hills?
March has the most truck crashes in Yuma County, 13.5% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Wellton Hills?
10 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Yuma County since 2015, 1.6% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Wellton Hills compare with Arizona?
Per 100,000 residents, Yuma County has 24.6 truck crashes a year; Arizona has 35.9.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Wellton Hills?
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.