ZIP 85021 (Phoenix, AZ) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 85021: 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. Where it is higher: garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
Maricopa County at a glance: 0.1% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 3.2% across Arizona.
Overview
Police reported 15,004 crashes involving commercial trucks in Maricopa County since 2015: 2,437 people were injured and 530 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about 4 truck crashes a 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.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, with 7.2% of truck crashes.
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 (12). After it: I-17 (8), SR-101 (7) and SR-202 (7).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 330 crashes, 2.2% of the total, against 1.6% across 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 85021 fleets
- Plan March schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Maricopa County.
- Where you can, review stops along I-10; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Waste haulers: August is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Maricopa County.
- 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 | 12 |
| I-17 | 8 |
| SR-101 | 7 |
| SR-202 | 7 |
| 51st Ave | 5 |
| US-60 | 4 |
| 19th Ave | 3 |
| 43rd Ave | 3 |
| N 19th Ave | 3 |
| 27th Ave | 2 |
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 85021 at a glance
| Population | 39,828 |
| Density | 2,215 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $59,768 |
| Median home value | $483,810 |
| Home ownership | 39% |
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. NHTSA counts 31.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 47.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 85021
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 85021?
Since 2015, 15,004 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Maricopa County (2,437 injured, 530 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 85021?
I-10 had 12 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 85021 since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 85021?
The worst month is March: 9.2% of truck crashes in Maricopa County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 85021?
Garbage trucks were involved in 330 reported crashes in Maricopa County since 2015 (2.2% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 85021 compare with Arizona for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 27.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Maricopa County, vs 35.9 for Arizona.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 85021?
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.