ZIP 85207 (Mesa, AZ) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 85207: 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 |
Maricopa County has lower values than Arizona for crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. It runs above Arizona on garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
Maricopa County at a glance: 0.1% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 3.2% across Arizona.
Overview
Since 2015, 15,004 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Maricopa County. They injured 2,437 people and killed 530.
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.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, with 7.2% of truck crashes.
0.1% 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 85207 is US-60, with 6 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come Broadway Rd (4), SR-87 (3) and E Guadalupe Rd (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 330 crashes, 2.2% of the total, against 1.6% across Arizona.
Their busiest month is August, with 12% of garbage-truck crashes.
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 5.3 deaths compared with 3.6 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 85207 fleets
- Plan March schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Maricopa County.
- Look at alternatives to US-60 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 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.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Maricopa County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-60 | 6 |
| Broadway Rd | 4 |
| SR-87 | 3 |
| E Guadalupe Rd | 2 |
| N Greenfield Rd | 2 |
| SR-202 | 2 |
| University Dr | 2 |
| 1557 S Val Vista Dr | 1 |
| Cheshire | 1 |
| Crismon Rd | 1 |
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 85207 at a glance
| Population | 51,178 |
| Density | 672 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $108,699 |
| Median home value | $493,553 |
| Home ownership | 83% |
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 85207
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 85207?
Maricopa County has had 15,004 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 2,437 people and killing 530.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 85207?
Since 2015, US-60 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 85207: 6.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 85207?
Truck crashes in Maricopa County peak in March, with 9.2% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 85207?
Garbage trucks were involved in 330 reported crashes in Maricopa County since 2015 (2.2% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 85207 compare with Arizona?
Per 100,000 residents, Maricopa County has 27.6 truck crashes a year; Arizona has 35.9.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 85207?
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.