ZIP 85348 (Salome, AZ) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 85348: 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). It runs above Arizona on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for La Paz County: 1 in 588 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 0.2%, vs 1.6% in Arizona.
Overview
La Paz County has recorded 1,252 truck crashes since 2015, with 316 people injured and 100 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 3 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
August has the most truck crashes, 12.5% of the yearly total, while December has the fewest (5.3%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 35.1% of truck crashes, against 42.1% across Arizona.
The busiest hour is 5–6 am, with 6.8% of truck crashes.
0.0% 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 85348 with 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: US-60 (2) and SR-72 (1).
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 85348 fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in La Paz County.
- Check whether your routes use I-10, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 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 La Paz County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-10 | 5 |
| US-60 | 2 |
| SR-72 | 1 |
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 85348 at a glance
| Population | 2,112 |
| Density | 1 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $63,618 |
| Median home value | $81,353 |
| Home ownership | 87% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 34 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 113. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 3.2 a year in 2016–19, 6.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 85348
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 85348?
Since 2015, 1,252 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in La Paz County (316 injured, 100 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 85348?
NHTSA data shows I-10 with 5 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 85348 since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 85348?
Truck crashes in La Paz County peak in August, with 12.5% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 85348?
Garbage trucks were involved in 2 reported crashes in La Paz County since 2015 (0.2% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 85348 compared with Arizona?
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 85348?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.