ZIP 85350 (Somerton, AZ) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 85350: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Yuma 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
10 of 630 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Yuma County compares with Arizona
Yuma County against Arizona and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Yuma County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Yuma County | Arizona | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 24.6 | 35.9 | 49.7 | 31% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.4 | 5.2 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.20 | 0.19 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.5% | 1.6% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.3% | 3.2% | 6.2% | 89% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 19.2% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 15% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 4.5% | 5.3% | 13.8% | 14% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 54.3% | 42.1% | 41.9% | 1.3× the state |
| After dark | 31.4% | 30.0% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with Arizona, Yuma County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher winter months (nov–mar).
Yuma County at a glance: 0.3% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 3.2% in Arizona.
Overview
Police reported 630 crashes involving commercial trucks in Yuma County since 2015: 140 people were injured and 34 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 7 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
March has the most truck crashes, 13.5% of the yearly total, while May has the fewest (5.7%).
November through March accounts for 54.3% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.1% in Arizona.
The busiest hour is 12–1 pm, with 7.0% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Arizona: 3.2%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 85350 is US-95, with 2 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by 16th St (1), Avenue G (1) and CR-AVENUE 4E (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 10 crashes, 1.6% of the total, against 1.6% across Arizona.
Route planning tips for ZIP 85350 fleets
- Plan March schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Yuma County.
- Where you can, review stops along US-95; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Yuma County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-95 | 2 |
| 16th St | 1 |
| Avenue G | 1 |
| CR-AVENUE 4E | 1 |
| CR-S Ave 1 E | 1 |
| E County 15th St | 1 |
| S Avenue 3 E | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Yuma County) |
|---|---|
| I-8 Noncard@M020 | 5 |
| I-8 Noncard@M019 | 4 |
| I-8 Noncard@M037 | 4 |
| I-8 Noncard@M046 | 4 |
| Us-95@M075 | 4 |
| Us-95@Avenue 4E | 3 |
| Us-95@14S Ave 3 | 3 |
| I-8 Noncard@M067 | 3 |
ZIP 85350 at a glance
| Population | 19,011 |
| Density | 90 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $74,025 |
| Median home value | $237,281 |
| Home ownership | 74% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Yuma 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 | 15 | — | 3.4 |
| 2000s | 40 | +158% | 3.5 |
| 2010s | 29 | -28% | 2.0 |
| 2020s | 52 | +80% | 4.2 |
In the 1990s about 15 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 52. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 2.2 a year in 2016–19 and 4.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 85350
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 85350?
Since 2015, 630 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Yuma County (140 injured, 34 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 85350?
NHTSA data shows US-95 with 2 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 85350 since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 85350?
Truck crashes in Yuma County peak in March, with 13.5% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 85350?
Garbage trucks were involved in 10 reported crashes in Yuma County since 2015 (1.6% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 85350 compare with Arizona?
The yearly rate is 24.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Yuma County, vs 35.9 for Arizona.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 85350?
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.