ZIP 85194 (Casa Grande, AZ) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 85194: 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.
The headline for Pinal County: 0.2% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 3.2% across Arizona.
Overview
Police reported 2,060 crashes involving commercial trucks in Pinal County since 2015: 550 people were injured and 136 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about 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.
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, SR-87 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (7). It is followed by I-10 (4), SR-84 (2) and Battaglia Dr (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%).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 3.8 deaths compared with 6.9 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 85194 fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Pinal County.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-87; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in March; review collection routes for that month.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 | 7 |
| I-10 | 4 |
| SR-84 | 2 |
| Battaglia Dr | 1 |
| I-8 | 1 |
| N Sunland Gin Rd | 1 |
| SR-287 | 1 |
| SR-387 | 1 |
| Sr-Highway 87 | 1 |
| Thornton 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 85194 at a glance
| Population | 8,077 |
| Density | 39 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $82,935 |
| Median home value | $338,149 |
| Home ownership | 90% |
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 large-truck crashes: 8.0 a year in 2016–19, 9.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 85194
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 85194?
Pinal County has had 2,060 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 550 people and killing 136.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 85194?
NHTSA data shows SR-87 with 7 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 85194 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 85194?
Truck crashes in Pinal County peak in January, with 10.0% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 85194?
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 85194 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 85194?
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.