ZIP 85356 (Wellton, AZ) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 85356: 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% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 3.2% across Arizona.
Overview
Since 2015, 630 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Yuma County. They injured 140 people and killed 34.
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%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 54.3% of truck crashes, against 42.1% across Arizona.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 pm than at any other hour (7.0%).
Road surface: 0.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Arizona: 3.2%).
Where crashes happen
I-8 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 85356 with 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by Old Hwy 80 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 10 of the truck crashes here, or 1.6%, compared with 1.6% in Arizona.
Route planning tips for ZIP 85356 fleets
- Review driver schedules for March, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to I-8 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 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) |
|---|---|
| I-8 | 5 |
| Old Hwy 80 | 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 85356 at a glance
| Population | 3,840 |
| Density | 8 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $71,285 |
| Median home value | $95,921 |
| Home ownership | 90% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 15 to 52. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 2.2 a year in 2016–19, 4.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 85356
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 85356?
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 85356?
I-8 had 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 85356 since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 85356?
March has the most truck crashes in Yuma County, 13.5% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 85356?
Garbage trucks were involved in 10 reported crashes in Yuma County since 2015 (1.6% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 85356 compared with Arizona?
Yuma County records 24.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 35.9 across Arizona.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 85356?
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.