ZIP 85344 (Parker, AZ) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 85344: 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 sits below Arizona on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for 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
Since 2015, 1,252 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in La Paz County. They injured 316 people and killed 100.
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%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 35.1% of truck crashes, against 42.1% across Arizona.
More truck crashes happen at 5–6 am than at any other hour (6.8%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.0% of truck crashes, compared with 3.2% in Arizona.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-95 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). After it: SR-72 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 2 of the truck crashes here, or 0.2%, compared with 1.6% in Arizona.
Route planning tips for ZIP 85344 fleets
- Build extra time into August routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use SR-95, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 La Paz County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-95 | 3 |
| SR-72 | 2 |
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 85344 at a glance
| Population | 9,433 |
| Density | 4 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $54,583 |
| Median home value | $214,191 |
| Home ownership | 63% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 34 a year in the 1990s and 113 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 3.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 6.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 85344
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 85344?
1,252 truck crashes have been reported in La Paz County since 2015, with 100 deaths and 316 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 85344?
Since 2015, SR-95 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 85344: 3.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 85344?
The worst month is August: 12.5% of truck crashes in La Paz County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 85344?
Garbage trucks were involved in 2 reported crashes in La Paz County since 2015 (0.2% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 85344 compare with Arizona for truck crashes?
La Paz County records 619.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 35.9 across Arizona.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 85344?
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.