ZIP 85017 (Phoenix, AZ) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 85017: 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 stands out for higher garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
Maricopa County at a glance: 0.1% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Arizona: 3.2%).
Overview
Maricopa County has recorded 15,004 truck crashes since 2015, with 2,437 people injured and 530 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly 4 truck crashes every day.
When crashes happen
The worst month is March with 9.2% of truck crashes; the quietest is December at 7.6%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 41.4% of truck crashes, against 42.1% across Arizona.
More truck crashes happen at 8–9 am than at any other hour (7.2%).
Road surface: 0.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Arizona: 3.2%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-10 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (18). After it: 51st Ave (7), I-17 (7) and SR-202 (7).
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 85017 fleets
- Review driver schedules for March, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along I-10; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at August schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- 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 | 18 |
| 51st Ave | 7 |
| I-17 | 7 |
| SR-202 | 7 |
| SR-101 | 4 |
| US-60 | 4 |
| 43rd Ave | 3 |
| 67th Ave | 3 |
| N 19th Ave | 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 85017 at a glance
| Population | 46,129 |
| Density | 3,384 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $58,346 |
| Median home value | $282,028 |
| Home ownership | 44% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 94 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 1,149. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. 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 85017
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 85017?
Since 2015, 15,004 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Maricopa County (2,437 injured, 530 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 85017?
I-10 had 18 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 85017 since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 85017?
Truck crashes in Maricopa County peak in March, with 9.2% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 85017?
330 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Maricopa County since 2015, 2.2% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 85017 compared with Arizona?
Per 100,000 residents, Maricopa County has 27.6 truck crashes a year; Arizona has 35.9.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 85017?
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.