ZIP 85131 (Eloy, AZ) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 85131: 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). It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
Pinal County at a glance: 0.2% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Arizona: 3.2%).
Overview
Police reported 2,060 crashes involving commercial trucks in Pinal County since 2015: 550 people were injured and 136 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 2 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 10.0% of truck crashes; the quietest is November at 7.0%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 43.6% of truck crashes, against 42.1% across Arizona.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out with 6.8% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Arizona: 3.2%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 85131 is I-10, with 6 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by Battaglia Dr (1) and CR-CAMINO Adelante Dr (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
28 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.4% share (Arizona: 1.6%).
Garbage-truck crashes peak in March (14% of them).
They recorded 3.8 deaths per 100 crashes, against 6.9 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 85131 fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, 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 March; review collection routes for that month.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 |
| Battaglia Dr | 1 |
| CR-CAMINO Adelante Dr | 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 85131 at a glance
| Population | 18,794 |
| Density | 24 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $56,576 |
| Median home value | $257,165 |
| Home ownership | 75% |
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. NHTSA counts 8.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 9.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 85131
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 85131?
Since 2015, 2,060 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Pinal County (550 injured, 136 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 85131?
Since 2015, I-10 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 85131: 6.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 85131?
January has the most truck crashes in Pinal County, 10.0% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 85131?
28 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Pinal County since 2015, 1.4% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 85131 compared with Arizona?
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 85131?
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.