ZIP 85040 (Phoenix, AZ) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 85040: 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% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 3.2% across Arizona.
Overview
Since 2015, 15,004 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Maricopa County. They injured 2,437 people and killed 530.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly 4 truck crashes every day.
When crashes happen
March has the most truck crashes, 9.2% of the yearly total, while December has the fewest (7.6%).
November through March accounts for 41.4% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.1% in Arizona.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, with 7.2% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.1% of truck crashes, compared with 3.2% in Arizona.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 85040 is I-10, with 19 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come SR-202 (14), 51st Ave (6) and Broadway Rd (5).
Garbage & waste trucks
330 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.2% share (Arizona: 1.6%).
Their busiest month is August, with 12% of garbage-truck crashes.
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 5.3, vs 3.6 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 85040 fleets
- Build extra time into March routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to I-10 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 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
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 Maricopa County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-10 | 19 |
| SR-202 | 14 |
| 51st Ave | 6 |
| Broadway Rd | 5 |
| I-17 | 5 |
| Baseline Rd | 4 |
| SR-101 | 4 |
| US-60 | 4 |
| 27th Ave | 2 |
| N 43rd 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 85040 at a glance
| Population | 34,117 |
| Density | 1,303 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $60,727 |
| Median home value | $330,059 |
| Home ownership | 48% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 94 to 1,149. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. 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 85040
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 85040?
15,004 truck crashes have been reported in Maricopa County since 2015, with 530 deaths and 2,437 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 85040?
NHTSA data shows I-10 with 19 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 85040 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 85040?
March has the most truck crashes in Maricopa County, 9.2% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 85040?
330 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Maricopa County since 2015, 2.2% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 85040 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 can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 85040?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.