ZIP 85145 (Red Rock, AZ) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 85145: 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 runs above Arizona on 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
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.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, 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 85145 is I-10, with 7 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: CR-CAMINO Adelante Dr (1) and Trico Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 28 of the truck crashes here, or 1.4%, compared with 1.6% in Arizona.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in March (14% of them).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 3.8, vs 6.9 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 85145 fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 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.
- 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 | 7 |
| CR-CAMINO Adelante Dr | 1 |
| Trico 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 85145 at a glance
| Population | 3,277 |
| Density | 33 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $80,357 |
| Median home value | $285,435 |
| Home ownership | 97% |
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 85145
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 85145?
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 85145?
I-10 had 7 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 85145 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 85145?
Truck crashes in Pinal County peak in January, with 10.0% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 85145?
Garbage trucks were involved in 28 reported crashes in Pinal County since 2015 (1.4% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 85145 compare 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 85145?
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.