ZIP 85141 (Picacho, AZ) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 85141: 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.
Pinal County at a glance: 0.2% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 3.2% in Arizona.
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%.
November through March accounts for 43.6% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.1% in Arizona.
More truck crashes happen at 11 am–12 pm than at any other hour (6.8%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.2% of truck crashes, compared with 3.2% in Arizona.
Where crashes happen
I-10 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 85141 with 10 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by CR-CAMINO Adelante Dr (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 28 of the truck crashes here, or 1.4%, compared with 1.6% in Arizona.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in March (14%).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 3.8 deaths compared with 6.9 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 85141 fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use I-10, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Waste haulers: March is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Pinal County.
- 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 | 10 |
| 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 85141 at a glance
| Population | 364 |
| Density | 2 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $71,346 |
| Home ownership | 84% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 29 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 187. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. 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 85141
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 85141?
Pinal County has had 2,060 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 550 people and killing 136.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 85141?
NHTSA data shows I-10 with 10 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 85141 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 85141?
Truck crashes in Pinal County peak in January, with 10.0% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 85141?
Since 2015, Pinal County has reported 28 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.4% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 85141 compared with Arizona?
Pinal County records 34.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 35.9 across Arizona.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 85141?
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.