ZIP 85378 (Surprise, AZ) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 85378: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Maricopa 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
5.3 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 3.6 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Maricopa County compares with Arizona
Maricopa County against Arizona and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Maricopa County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Maricopa County | Arizona | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 27.6 | 35.9 | 49.7 | 23% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.6 | 5.2 | 3.4 | 31% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.15 | 0.19 | 0.49 | 21% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.2% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 1.4× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.1% | 3.2% | 6.2% | 98% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.8% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 2.8% | 5.3% | 13.8% | 47% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.4% | 42.1% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 25.1% | 30.0% | 24.8% | 16% below the state |
Compared with Arizona, Maricopa County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. It stands out for higher garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
Maricopa County at a glance: 0.1% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 3.2% in Arizona.
Overview
Maricopa County has recorded 15,004 truck crashes since 2015, with 2,437 people injured and 530 killed.
That averages about 4 truck crashes a day in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is March with 9.2% of truck crashes; the quietest is December at 7.6%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 41.4% of truck crashes, against 42.1% across Arizona.
More truck crashes happen at 8–9 am than at any other hour (7.2%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.1% of truck crashes, compared with 3.2% in Arizona.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-101 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (5). Next come US-60 (3), Olive Ave (2) and 107th Ave (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 330 crashes, 2.2% of the total, against 1.6% across Arizona.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in August (12%).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 5.3, vs 3.6 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 85378 fleets
- Review driver schedules for March, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-101; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Waste haulers: August is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Maricopa County.
- 26.8% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Arizona; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Maricopa County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-101 | 5 |
| US-60 | 3 |
| Olive Ave | 2 |
| 107th Ave | 1 |
| 43rd Ave | 1 |
| 51st Ave | 1 |
| 59th Ave | 1 |
| Bell Rd | 1 |
| Glendale Ave | 1 |
| Happy Valley Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Maricopa County) |
|---|---|
| I-10 Noncard@M145 | 59 |
| I-10 Noncard@M141 | 57 |
| I-10 Noncard@M150 | 45 |
| I-10 Noncard@M132 | 44 |
| I-10 Noncard@M151 | 40 |
| I-10 Noncard@M140 | 38 |
| Us-60 Noncard@M173 | 38 |
| I-10 Noncard@M154 | 38 |
ZIP 85378 at a glance
| Population | 9,765 |
| Density | 1,047 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $56,444 |
| Median home value | $249,957 |
| Home ownership | 62% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Maricopa 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 | 94 | — | 32.6 |
| 2000s | 940 | +904% | 37.1 |
| 2010s | 727 | -23% | 27.1 |
| 2020s | 1,149 | +58% | 47.8 |
In the 1990s about 94 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 1,149. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 31.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 47.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 85378
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 85378?
Maricopa County has had 15,004 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 2,437 people and killing 530.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 85378?
NHTSA data shows SR-101 with 5 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 85378 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 85378?
Truck crashes in Maricopa County peak in March, with 9.2% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 85378?
Garbage trucks were involved in 330 reported crashes in Maricopa County since 2015 (2.2% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 85378 compare with Arizona for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Maricopa County has 27.6 truck crashes a year; Arizona has 35.9.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 85378?
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.