Yuma, AZ truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Yuma: 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
5 of 260 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Yuma compares with Arizona
Yuma against Arizona and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Yuma stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Yuma | Arizona | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 20.8 | 35.9 | 49.7 | 42% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.8 | 5.2 | 3.4 | 27% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.21 | 0.19 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.7% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 1.1× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 3.2% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.6% | 22.6% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 8.0% | 5.3% | 13.8% | 1.5× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 59.1% | 42.1% | 41.9% | 1.4× the state |
| After dark | 30.4% | 30.0% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with Arizona, Yuma is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above Arizona on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and in rain, sleet or snow.
What stands out in Yuma: December the month with the most truck crashes: 15.8% of the year's total.
Overview
Yuma has recorded 260 truck crashes since 2015, with 65 people injured and 11 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 17 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
December has the most truck crashes, 15.8% of the yearly total, while October has the fewest (4.2%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 59.1% of truck crashes, against 42.1% across Arizona.
The busiest hour is 12–1 pm, with 9.2% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Arizona: 3.2%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-95 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (7). Next come I-8 (2), 32nd St (1) and Avenue G (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 5 of the truck crashes here, or 1.9%, compared with 1.6% in Arizona.
Route planning tips for Yuma fleets
- Review driver schedules for December, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to US-95 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
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
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 15 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-95 | 7 |
| I-8 | 2 |
| 32nd St | 1 |
| Avenue G | 1 |
| CR-AVENUE 4E | 1 |
| CR-S Ave 1 E | 1 |
| E County 15th St | 1 |
| Foothills Blvd | 1 |
| S Ave 3E | 1 |
| S Avenue 3 E | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Yuma) |
|---|---|
| I-8 Noncard@M002 | 3 |
| Us-95@Mp-38 | 2 |
| Us-95@Mp-40 | 2 |
| Sr-195 Noncard@M027 | 2 |
| S Ave 3 1/2 E @E 40Th St | 2 |
| Sr-195@M027 | 2 |
| Sr-195 Noncard@M026 | 2 |
| I-8 Noncard@M009 | 2 |
Yuma at a glance
| Population | 103,559 |
| Land area | 121.1 sq mi |
| Density | 855 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 85349) | $60,330 |
| Median home value (ZIP 85349) | $219,797 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Yuma 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 | 8 | — | 3.4 |
| 2000s | 13 | +60% | 3.5 |
| 2010s | 12 | -6% | 2.0 |
| 2020s | 20 | +62% | 4.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 8 to 20. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. 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 Yuma
How common are truck crashes in Yuma?
Since 2015, 260 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Yuma (65 injured, 11 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Yuma?
Since 2015, US-95 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 15 miles of Yuma: 7.
When do most truck crashes happen in Yuma?
December has the most truck crashes in Yuma, 15.8% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Yuma?
5 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Yuma since 2015, 1.9% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Yuma compare with Arizona?
Yuma records 20.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 35.9 across Arizona.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Yuma?
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.