ZIP 85249 (Chandler, AZ) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 85249: 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 sits below Arizona on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. It stands out for higher garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Maricopa County: 0.1% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Arizona: 3.2%).
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.
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 85249 is I-10, with 6 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by SR-87 (5), Ray Rd (2) and SR-202 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
330 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.2% share (Arizona: 1.6%).
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 85249 fleets
- Build extra time into March routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along I-10; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Waste haulers: August is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Maricopa County.
- 26.8% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Arizona; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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) |
|---|---|
| I-10 | 6 |
| SR-87 | 5 |
| Ray Rd | 2 |
| SR-202 | 2 |
| Warner Rd | 2 |
| CR-RIGGS Rd | 1 |
| Casa Blanca Rd | 1 |
| E Guadalupe Rd | 1 |
| Queen Creek Rd | 1 |
| S Price 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 85249 at a glance
| Population | 48,746 |
| Density | 1,312 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $153,633 |
| Median home value | $651,531 |
| Home ownership | 88% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 94 to 1,149. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 31.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 47.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 85249
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 85249?
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 85249?
Since 2015, I-10 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 85249: 6.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 85249?
Truck crashes in Maricopa County peak in March, with 9.2% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 85249?
330 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Maricopa County since 2015, 2.2% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 85249 compare with Arizona for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 27.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Maricopa County, vs 35.9 for Arizona.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 85249?
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.