ZIP 85122 (Casa Grande, AZ) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 85122: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Pinal 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
3.8 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 6.9 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Pinal County compares with Arizona
Pinal County against Arizona and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Pinal County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Pinal County | Arizona | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 34.0 | 35.9 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.9 | 5.2 | 3.4 | 1.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.25 | 0.19 | 0.49 | 1.3× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.4% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 14% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.2% | 3.2% | 6.2% | 95% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.7% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 8% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 3.6% | 5.3% | 13.8% | 31% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.6% | 42.1% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 29.3% | 30.0% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with Arizona, Pinal County is lower on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in Pinal County: 0.2% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 3.2% across Arizona.
Overview
Pinal County has recorded 2,060 truck crashes since 2015, with 550 people injured and 136 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 2 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (10.0% of the year) and are lowest in November (7.0%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 43.6% of truck crashes, against 42.1% across Arizona.
More truck crashes happen at 11 am–12 pm than at any other hour (6.8%).
Road surface: 0.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Arizona: 3.2%).
Where crashes happen
I-10 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 85122 with 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by SR-84 (3), I-8 (2) and Midway Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 28 of the truck crashes here, or 1.4%, compared with 1.6% in Arizona.
Their busiest month is March, with 14% of garbage-truck crashes.
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 3.8 deaths compared with 6.9 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 85122 fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along I-10; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Waste haulers: March is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Pinal County.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Pinal County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-10 | 6 |
| SR-84 | 3 |
| I-8 | 2 |
| Midway Rd | 1 |
| N Sunland Gin Rd | 1 |
| SR-387 | 1 |
| SR-87 | 1 |
| Thornton Rd | 1 |
| Thorton Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Pinal County) |
|---|---|
| I-10 Noncard@M182 | 14 |
| I-10 Noncard@M177 | 14 |
| I-10 Noncard@M181 | 12 |
| I-10 Noncard@M179 | 12 |
| I-8 Exit 178 A-Ramp@M178A | 11 |
| I-10 Noncard@M203 | 9 |
| I-10 Noncard@M194 | 9 |
| I-10 Noncard@M185 | 9 |
ZIP 85122 at a glance
| Population | 61,624 |
| Density | 422 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $68,443 |
| Median home value | $267,984 |
| Home ownership | 71% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Pinal 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 | 29 | — | 5.6 |
| 2000s | 102 | +250% | 9.5 |
| 2010s | 80 | -21% | 6.7 |
| 2020s | 187 | +132% | 9.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 29 a year in the 1990s and 187 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 8.0 a year in 2016–19, 9.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 85122
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 85122?
Since 2015, 2,060 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Pinal County (550 injured, 136 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 85122?
NHTSA data shows I-10 with 6 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 85122 since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 85122?
Truck crashes in Pinal County peak in January, with 10.0% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 85122?
Garbage trucks were involved in 28 reported crashes in Pinal County since 2015 (1.4% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 85122 compare with Arizona for truck crashes?
Pinal County records 34.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 35.9 across Arizona.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 85122?
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.