ZIP 85204 (Mesa, AZ) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 85204: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Maricopa 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
5.3 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 3.6 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Maricopa County compares with Arizona
Maricopa County against Arizona and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Maricopa County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Maricopa County | Arizona | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 27.6 | 35.9 | 49.7 | 23% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.6 | 5.2 | 3.4 | 31% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.15 | 0.19 | 0.49 | 21% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.2% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 1.4× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.1% | 3.2% | 6.2% | 98% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.8% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 2.8% | 5.3% | 13.8% | 47% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.4% | 42.1% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 25.1% | 30.0% | 24.8% | 16% below the state |
Compared with Arizona, Maricopa County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. Where it is higher: garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
Maricopa County at a glance: 0.1% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Arizona: 3.2%).
Overview
Maricopa County has recorded 15,004 truck crashes since 2015, with 2,437 people injured and 530 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about 4 truck crashes a day.
When crashes happen
The worst month is March with 9.2% of truck crashes; the quietest is December at 7.6%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 41.4% of truck crashes, against 42.1% across Arizona.
More truck crashes happen at 8–9 am than at any other hour (7.2%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.1% of truck crashes, compared with 3.2% in Arizona.
Where crashes happen
US-60 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 85204 with 7 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by Broadway Rd (5), SR-101 (4) and SR-202 (4).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 330 of the truck crashes here, or 2.2%, compared with 1.6% in Arizona.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in August (12% of them).
They recorded 5.3 deaths per 100 crashes, against 3.6 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 85204 fleets
- Build extra time into March routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along US-60; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in August; review collection routes for that month.
- Morning starts matter: 26.8% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Arizona.
- 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 Maricopa County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-60 | 7 |
| Broadway Rd | 5 |
| SR-101 | 4 |
| SR-202 | 4 |
| SR-87 | 3 |
| E Guadalupe Rd | 2 |
| N Greenfield Rd | 2 |
| Ray Rd | 2 |
| University Dr | 2 |
| W Elliot Rd | 2 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Maricopa County) |
|---|---|
| I-10 Noncard@M145 | 59 |
| I-10 Noncard@M141 | 57 |
| I-10 Noncard@M150 | 45 |
| I-10 Noncard@M132 | 44 |
| I-10 Noncard@M151 | 40 |
| I-10 Noncard@M140 | 38 |
| Us-60 Noncard@M173 | 38 |
| I-10 Noncard@M154 | 38 |
ZIP 85204 at a glance
| Population | 65,155 |
| Density | 2,539 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $72,216 |
| Median home value | $333,516 |
| Home ownership | 58% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Maricopa 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 | 94 | — | 32.6 |
| 2000s | 940 | +904% | 37.1 |
| 2010s | 727 | -23% | 27.1 |
| 2020s | 1,149 | +58% | 47.8 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 94 a year in the 1990s and 1,149 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 31.5 a year in 2016–19, 47.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 85204
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 85204?
15,004 truck crashes have been reported in Maricopa County since 2015, with 530 deaths and 2,437 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 85204?
US-60 had 7 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 85204 since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 85204?
The worst month is March: 9.2% of truck crashes in Maricopa County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 85204?
330 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Maricopa County since 2015, 2.2% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 85204 compare with Arizona?
The yearly rate is 27.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Maricopa County, vs 35.9 for Arizona.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 85204?
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.