ZIP 85621 (Nogales, AZ) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 85621: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Santa Cruz 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 207 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Santa Cruz County compares with Arizona
Santa Cruz County against Arizona and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Santa Cruz County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Santa Cruz County | Arizona | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 34.9 | 35.9 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.2 | 5.2 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.17 | 0.19 | 0.49 | 11% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.0% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 34% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 3.2% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 12.4% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 45% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 3.1% | 5.3% | 13.8% | 41% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 45.4% | 42.1% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 19.1% | 30.0% | 24.8% | 36% below the state |
Compared with Arizona, Santa Cruz County is lower on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: winter months (nov–mar).
The headline for Santa Cruz County: 0.0% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Arizona: 3.2%).
Overview
Santa Cruz County has recorded 207 truck crashes since 2015, with 41 people injured and 10 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 21 days.
When crashes happen
April has the most truck crashes, 12.6% of the yearly total, while September has the fewest (3.9%).
November through March accounts for 45.4% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.1% in Arizona.
The busiest hour is 2–3 pm, with 13.0% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Arizona: 3.2%).
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 85621 happened on I-19 (1) and SR-82 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 2 of the truck crashes here, or 1.0%, compared with 1.6% in Arizona.
Route planning tips for ZIP 85621 fleets
- Build extra time into April routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 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 Santa Cruz County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-19 | 1 |
| SR-82 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Santa Cruz County) |
|---|---|
| Sr-19B (1)@12 Mesa Verde Dr | 5 |
| I-19 Noncard@M025 | 4 |
| Sr-82@M032 | 3 |
| I-19 Noncard@M029 | 3 |
| I-19 Noncard@M023 | 3 |
| I-19 Noncard@M005 | 3 |
| 12W Mariposa Rd @12N Loma Mariposa | 3 |
| 12N Mariposa Rd @12N Target Range | 2 |
ZIP 85621 at a glance
| Population | 21,593 |
| Density | 29 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $43,464 |
| Median home value | $196,020 |
| Home ownership | 50% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Santa Cruz 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 | 3 | — | 0.4 |
| 2000s | 13 | +287% | 0.5 |
| 2010s | 9 | -27% | 0.6 |
| 2020s | 17 | +81% | 0.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 3 to 17. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 0.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 85621
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 85621?
207 truck crashes have been reported in Santa Cruz County since 2015, with 10 deaths and 41 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 85621?
The worst month is April: 12.6% of truck crashes in Santa Cruz County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 85621?
Since 2015, Santa Cruz County has reported 2 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.0% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 85621 compare with Arizona?
Per 100,000 residents, Santa Cruz County has 34.9 truck crashes a year; Arizona has 35.9.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 85621?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.