ZIP 85325 (Bouse, AZ) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 85325: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in La Paz 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
2 of 1,252 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How La Paz County compares with Arizona
La Paz County against Arizona and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where La Paz County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | La Paz County | Arizona | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 619.0 | 35.9 | 49.7 | 17.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 8.3 | 5.2 | 3.4 | 1.6× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.24 | 0.19 | 0.49 | 1.3× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.2% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 89% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 3.2% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 12.2% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 46% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 4.1% | 5.3% | 13.8% | 23% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 35.1% | 42.1% | 41.9% | 17% below the state |
| After dark | 40.6% | 30.0% | 24.8% | 1.4× the state |
La Paz County has lower values than Arizona for garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in La Paz County: 1 in 588 crashes involve a garbage truck (2 since 2015), vs 1.6% across Arizona.
Overview
Police reported 1,252 crashes involving commercial trucks in La Paz County since 2015: 316 people were injured and 100 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 3 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is August with 12.5% of truck crashes; the quietest is December at 5.3%.
November through March accounts for 35.1% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.1% in Arizona.
The busiest hour is 5–6 am, with 6.8% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Arizona: 3.2%).
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 85325 since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-72 (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 2 crashes, 0.2% of the total, against 1.6% across Arizona.
Route planning tips for ZIP 85325 fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in La Paz County.
- 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 La Paz County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-72 | 3 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (La Paz County) |
|---|---|
| I-10 Noncard@M000+0.044 (Begin Part 0) | 17 |
| I-10 Noncard@M010 | 8 |
| I-10 Noncard@M030 | 8 |
| I-10 Noncard@M043 | 8 |
| I-10 Noncard@M055 | 7 |
| I-10 Noncard@M047 | 7 |
| I-10 Noncard@M046 | 7 |
| I-10 Noncard@M031 | 7 |
ZIP 85325 at a glance
| Population | 1,203 |
| Density | 1 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $47,691 |
| Home ownership | 97% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in La Paz 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 | 34 | — | 2.5 |
| 2000s | 56 | +66% | 4.3 |
| 2010s | 48 | -15% | 3.1 |
| 2020s | 113 | +138% | 6.0 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 34 to 113. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 3.2 a year in 2016–19 and 6.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 85325
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 85325?
Since 2015, 1,252 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in La Paz County (316 injured, 100 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 85325?
August has the most truck crashes in La Paz County, 12.5% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 85325?
2 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in La Paz County since 2015, 0.2% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 85325 compared with Arizona?
La Paz County records 619.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 35.9 across Arizona.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 85325?
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.