ZIP 85282 (Tempe, AZ) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 85282: 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).
Maricopa County at a glance: 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
The worst month is March with 9.2% of truck crashes; the quietest is December at 7.6%.
November through March accounts for 41.4% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.1% in 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
I-10 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 85282 with 14 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by SR-202 (11), Broadway Rd (6) and Baseline Rd (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%).
They recorded 5.3 deaths per 100 crashes, against 3.6 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 85282 fleets
- Build extra time into March routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use I-10, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 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
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) |
|---|---|
| I-10 | 14 |
| SR-202 | 11 |
| Broadway Rd | 6 |
| Baseline Rd | 4 |
| SR-101 | 4 |
| SR-87 | 3 |
| US-60 | 3 |
| S 16th St | 2 |
| S 19th Ave | 2 |
| W Broadway 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 85282 at a glance
| Population | 53,624 |
| Density | 1,866 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $79,036 |
| Median home value | $410,454 |
| Home ownership | 47% |
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. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 31.5 a year in 2016–19 and 47.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 85282
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 85282?
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 85282?
NHTSA data shows I-10 with 14 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 85282 since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 85282?
March has the most truck crashes in Maricopa County, 9.2% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 85282?
Garbage trucks were involved in 330 reported crashes in Maricopa County since 2015 (2.2% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 85282 compared with Arizona?
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 85282?
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.