ZIP 85709 (Tucson, AZ) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 85709: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Pima 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
9.8 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 6.7 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Pima County compares with Arizona
Pima County against Arizona and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Pima County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Pima County | Arizona | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 18.5 | 35.9 | 49.7 | 48% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.7 | 5.2 | 3.4 | 1.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.17 | 0.19 | 0.49 | 11% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.9% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 1.2× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.4% | 3.2% | 6.2% | 87% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.1% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 4.9% | 5.3% | 13.8% | 8% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 44.3% | 42.1% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 25.3% | 30.0% | 24.8% | 16% below the state |
Pima County sits below Arizona on crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
Pima County at a glance: 0.4% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Arizona: 3.2%).
Overview
Pima County has recorded 2,337 truck crashes since 2015, with 429 people injured and 151 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 2 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is February with 9.5% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 7.4%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 44.3% of truck crashes, against 42.1% across Arizona.
More truck crashes happen at 8–9 am than at any other hour (7.3%).
Road surface: 0.4% 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 85709 is I-10, with 20 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by Valencia Rd (4), Golf Links Rd (2) and I-19 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
46 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.0% share (Arizona: 1.6%).
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in April (17%).
They recorded 9.8 deaths per 100 crashes, against 6.7 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 85709 fleets
- Review driver schedules for February, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along I-10; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Waste haulers: April is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Pima County.
- Morning starts matter: 25.1% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Arizona.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Pima County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-10 | 20 |
| Valencia Rd | 4 |
| Golf Links Rd | 2 |
| I-19 | 2 |
| SR-19 | 2 |
| 36th St | 1 |
| Ajo Way | 1 |
| Benson Hwy | 1 |
| Broadway Blvd | 1 |
| Campbell Ave | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Pima County) |
|---|---|
| I-10 Noncard@M264 | 36 |
| I-10 Noncard@M262 | 24 |
| I-10 Noncard@M255 | 22 |
| I-10 Noncard@M253 | 19 |
| I-10 Noncard@M252 | 18 |
| I-10 Noncard@M257 | 15 |
| I-10 Noncard@M268 | 14 |
| I-10 Noncard@M267 | 12 |
ZIP 85709 at a glance
| Population | 0 |
| Density | 0 per sq mi |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Pima 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 | 29 | — | 6.5 |
| 2000s | 173 | +494% | 7.4 |
| 2010s | 101 | -42% | 7.3 |
| 2020s | 199 | +97% | 12.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 29 to 199. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 7.2 a year in 2016–19, 12.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 85709
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 85709?
2,337 truck crashes have been reported in Pima County since 2015, with 151 deaths and 429 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 85709?
I-10 had 20 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 85709 since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 85709?
February has the most truck crashes in Pima County, 9.5% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 85709?
Garbage trucks were involved in 46 reported crashes in Pima County since 2015 (2.0% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 85709 compared with Arizona?
Per 100,000 residents, Pima County has 18.5 truck crashes a year; Arizona has 35.9.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 85709?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.