ZIP 85233 (Gilbert, AZ) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 85233: 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. Where it is higher: garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
Maricopa County at a glance: 0.1% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 3.2% in 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
March has the most truck crashes, 9.2% of the yearly total, while December has the fewest (7.6%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 41.4% of truck crashes, against 42.1% across Arizona.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 7.2% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.1% 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 85233 is US-60, with 6 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come Broadway Rd (5), I-10 (5) and SR-101 (4).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 330 of the truck crashes here, or 2.2%, compared with 1.6% in Arizona.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in August (12%).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 5.3 deaths compared with 3.6 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 85233 fleets
- Plan March schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Maricopa County.
- Where you can, review stops along US-60; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Waste haulers: August is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Maricopa County.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 26.8% of truck crashes here, more than Arizona; adjust start times where you can.
- 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 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 | 5 |
| I-10 | 5 |
| SR-101 | 4 |
| SR-202 | 4 |
| SR-87 | 3 |
| E Guadalupe Rd | 2 |
| N Greenfield Rd | 2 |
| Ray Rd | 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 85233 at a glance
| Population | 39,077 |
| Density | 1,564 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $111,160 |
| Median home value | $514,714 |
| Home ownership | 73% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 94 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 1,149. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. 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 85233
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 85233?
Since 2015, 15,004 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Maricopa County (2,437 injured, 530 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 85233?
NHTSA data shows US-60 with 6 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 85233 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 85233?
March has the most truck crashes in Maricopa County, 9.2% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 85233?
Since 2015, Maricopa County has reported 330 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.2% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 85233 compare with Arizona for truck crashes?
Maricopa County records 27.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 35.9 across Arizona.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 85233?
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.