ZIP 85624 (Patagonia, AZ) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 85624: 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 |
Santa Cruz County sits below Arizona on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above Arizona on winter months (nov–mar).
The headline for Santa Cruz County: 0.0% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 3.2% across Arizona.
Overview
Police reported 207 crashes involving commercial trucks in Santa Cruz County since 2015: 41 people were injured and 10 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 21 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in April (12.6% of the year) and are lowest in September (3.9%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 45.4% of truck crashes, against 42.1% across Arizona.
More truck crashes happen at 2–3 pm than at any other hour (13.0%).
Road surface: 0.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Arizona: 3.2%).
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 85624 since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-82 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
2 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.0% share (Arizona: 1.6%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 85624 fleets
- Review driver schedules for April, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 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) |
|---|---|
| SR-82 | 2 |
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 85624 at a glance
| Population | 1,546 |
| Density | 2 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $56,053 |
| Median home value | $403,094 |
| Home ownership | 62% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 3 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 17. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. 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 85624
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 85624?
207 truck crashes have been reported in Santa Cruz County since 2015, with 10 deaths and 41 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 85624?
The worst month is April: 12.6% of truck crashes in Santa Cruz County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 85624?
2 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Santa Cruz County since 2015, 1.0% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 85624 compared with Arizona?
The yearly rate is 34.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Santa Cruz County, vs 35.9 for Arizona.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 85624?
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.