ZIP 85140 (San Tan Valley, AZ) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 85140: 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 |
Pinal County has lower values than Arizona for 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.
What stands out in Pinal County: 0.2% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 3.2% in Arizona.
Overview
Since 2015, 2,060 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Pinal County. They injured 550 people and killed 136.
That averages about one truck crash every 2 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 10.0% of the yearly total, while November has the fewest (7.0%).
November through March accounts for 43.6% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.1% in Arizona.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, with 6.8% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.2% of truck crashes, compared with 3.2% in Arizona.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-60 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). After it: E German Rd (1), Ellsworth Rd (1) and N Gary Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 28 crashes, 1.4% of the total, against 1.6% across Arizona.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in March (14%).
They recorded 3.8 deaths per 100 crashes, against 6.9 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 85140 fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to US-60 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 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
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 Pinal County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-60 | 3 |
| E German Rd | 1 |
| Ellsworth Rd | 1 |
| N Gary Rd | 1 |
| Rittenhouse Rd | 1 |
| SR-24 | 1 |
| SR-79 | 1 |
| Thompson 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 85140 at a glance
| Population | 51,260 |
| Density | 240 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $101,477 |
| Median home value | $446,248 |
| Home ownership | 86% |
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 crashes involving a large truck averaged 8.0 a year in 2016–19 and 9.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 85140
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 85140?
2,060 truck crashes have been reported in Pinal County since 2015, with 136 deaths and 550 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 85140?
Since 2015, US-60 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 85140: 3.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 85140?
Truck crashes in Pinal County peak in January, with 10.0% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 85140?
Since 2015, Pinal County has reported 28 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.4% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 85140 compare with Arizona for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Pinal County has 34.0 truck crashes a year; Arizona has 35.9.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 85140?
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.