ZIP 85308 (Glendale, AZ) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 85308: 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 runs above Arizona on garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
ZIP 85308 at a glance: 1.9× yearly fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 85308: 3.0 in 2016–19, 5.8 in 2020–24.
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.
0.1% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 3.2% across Arizona.
Where crashes happen
SR-101 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 85308 with 8 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by I-17 (5), 19th Ave (2) and Glendale Ave (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).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 5.3 deaths compared with 3.6 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 85308 fleets
- Plan March schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Maricopa County.
- Look at alternatives to SR-101 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at August schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- 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) |
|---|---|
| SR-101 | 8 |
| I-17 | 5 |
| 19th Ave | 2 |
| Glendale Ave | 2 |
| N 19th Ave | 2 |
| N Cave Creek Rd | 2 |
| Olive Ave | 2 |
| 107th Ave | 1 |
| 23rd Ave | 1 |
| 43rd Ave | 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 85308 at a glance
| Population | 65,095 |
| Density | 1,487 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $95,247 |
| Median home value | $458,703 |
| Home ownership | 71% |
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 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 85308
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 85308?
Maricopa County has had 15,004 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 2,437 people and killing 530.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 85308?
NHTSA data shows SR-101 with 8 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 85308 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 85308?
The worst month is March: 9.2% of truck crashes in Maricopa County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 85308?
Since 2015, Maricopa County has reported 330 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.2% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 85308 compare with Arizona?
Maricopa County records 27.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 35.9 across Arizona.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 85308?
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.