ZIP 85142 (Queen Creek, AZ) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 85142: 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 sits below Arizona on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above Arizona on deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for Pinal County: 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
Truck crashes peak in January (10.0% of the year) and are lowest in November (7.0%).
November through March accounts for 43.6% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.1% in Arizona.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out with 6.8% of truck crashes.
0.2% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 3.2% across Arizona.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 85142 is SR-87, with 5 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come E German Rd (1), Ellsworth Rd (1) and N Gary Rd (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%).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 3.8, vs 6.9 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 85142 fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Pinal County.
- Check whether your routes use SR-87, 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
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
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) |
|---|---|
| SR-87 | 5 |
| E German Rd | 1 |
| Ellsworth Rd | 1 |
| N Gary Rd | 1 |
| Rittenhouse Rd | 1 |
| S Sossman Rd | 1 |
| SR-202 | 1 |
| SR-24 | 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 85142 at a glance
| Population | 93,700 |
| Density | 357 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $129,367 |
| Median home value | $593,390 |
| Home ownership | 88% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 29 to 187. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. 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 85142
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 85142?
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 85142?
SR-87 had 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 85142 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 85142?
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 85142?
28 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Pinal County since 2015, 1.4% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 85142 compare with Arizona?
The yearly rate is 34.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Pinal County, vs 35.9 for Arizona.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 85142?
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.