ZIP 85256 (Scottsdale, AZ) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 85256: 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).
What stands out in ZIP 85256: 2.2× change in fatal truck crashes a year within 10 miles of ZIP 85256 (3.0 → 6.6).
Overview
Police reported 15,004 crashes involving commercial trucks in Maricopa County since 2015: 2,437 people were injured and 530 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly 4 truck crashes every day.
When crashes happen
The worst month is March with 9.2% of truck crashes; the quietest is December at 7.6%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 41.4% of truck crashes, vs 42.1% for 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
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 85256 since 2015: SR-202 (5), SR-87 (5), US-60 (5), Broadway Rd (4) and SR-101 (4). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 330 crashes, 2.2% of the total, against 1.6% across Arizona.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in August (12%).
They recorded 5.3 deaths per 100 crashes, against 3.6 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 85256 fleets
- Review driver schedules for March, the month with the most 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
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
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) |
|---|---|
| SR-202 | 5 |
| SR-87 | 5 |
| US-60 | 5 |
| Broadway Rd | 4 |
| SR-101 | 4 |
| N Greenfield Rd | 2 |
| University Dr | 2 |
| 1557 S Val Vista Dr | 1 |
| 23rd St | 1 |
| CR-MCKELLIPS 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 85256 at a glance
| Population | 3,504 |
| Density | 40 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $44,844 |
| Median home value | $152,324 |
| Home ownership | 81% |
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 85256
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 85256?
Maricopa County has had 15,004 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 2,437 people and killing 530.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 85256?
The worst month is March: 9.2% of truck crashes in Maricopa County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 85256?
330 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Maricopa County since 2015, 2.2% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 85256 compared 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 85256?
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.