ZIP 85009 (Phoenix, AZ) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 85009: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Maricopa County, 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
5.3 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 3.6 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Maricopa County compares with Arizona
Maricopa County against Arizona and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Maricopa County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Maricopa County | Arizona | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 27.6 | 35.9 | 49.7 | 23% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.6 | 5.2 | 3.4 | 31% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.15 | 0.19 | 0.49 | 21% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.2% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 1.4× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.1% | 3.2% | 6.2% | 98% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.8% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 2.8% | 5.3% | 13.8% | 47% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.4% | 42.1% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 25.1% | 30.0% | 24.8% | 16% below the state |
Maricopa County sits below Arizona on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. It runs above Arizona on garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Maricopa County: 0.1% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 3.2% in Arizona.
Overview
Since 2015, 15,004 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Maricopa County. They injured 2,437 people and killed 530.
In complete reporting years that works out to about 4 truck crashes a day.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in March (9.2% of the year) and are lowest in December (7.6%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 41.4% of truck crashes, vs 42.1% for Arizona.
More truck crashes happen at 8–9 am than at any other hour (7.2%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.1% of truck crashes, compared with 3.2% in Arizona.
Where crashes happen
I-10 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 85009 with 21 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by SR-202 (8), 51st Ave (6) and I-17 (5).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 330 of the truck crashes here, or 2.2%, compared with 1.6% in Arizona.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in August (12% of them).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 5.3, vs 3.6 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 85009 fleets
- Review driver schedules for March, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use I-10, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in August; review collection routes for that month.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 26.8% of truck crashes here, more than Arizona; adjust start times where you can.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Maricopa County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-10 | 21 |
| SR-202 | 8 |
| 51st Ave | 6 |
| I-17 | 5 |
| Baseline Rd | 4 |
| US-60 | 4 |
| 67th Ave | 3 |
| Broadway Rd | 3 |
| SR-101 | 3 |
| Thomas Rd | 3 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Maricopa County) |
|---|---|
| I-10 Noncard@M145 | 59 |
| I-10 Noncard@M141 | 57 |
| I-10 Noncard@M150 | 45 |
| I-10 Noncard@M132 | 44 |
| I-10 Noncard@M151 | 40 |
| I-10 Noncard@M140 | 38 |
| Us-60 Noncard@M173 | 38 |
| I-10 Noncard@M154 | 38 |
ZIP 85009 at a glance
| Population | 52,064 |
| Density | 1,372 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $52,054 |
| Median home value | $231,461 |
| Home ownership | 51% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Maricopa 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 | 94 | — | 32.6 |
| 2000s | 940 | +904% | 37.1 |
| 2010s | 727 | -23% | 27.1 |
| 2020s | 1,149 | +58% | 47.8 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 94 a year in the 1990s and 1,149 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 31.5 a year in 2016–19 and 47.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 85009
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 85009?
Maricopa County has had 15,004 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 2,437 people and killing 530.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 85009?
I-10 had 21 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 85009 since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 85009?
March has the most truck crashes in Maricopa County, 9.2% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 85009?
Since 2015, Maricopa County has reported 330 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.2% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 85009 compared with Arizona?
Per 100,000 residents, Maricopa County has 27.6 truck crashes a year; Arizona has 35.9.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 85009?
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.