ZIP 85712 (Tucson, AZ) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 85712: 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).
What stands out in Pima County: 0.4% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 3.2% across Arizona.
Overview
Since 2015, 2,337 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Pima County. They injured 429 people and killed 151.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 2 days.
When crashes happen
February has the most truck crashes, 9.5% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (7.4%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 44.3% of truck crashes, vs 42.1% for Arizona.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 7.3% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.4% of truck crashes, compared with 3.2% in Arizona.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 85712 is I-10, with 18 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: Valencia Rd (4), Broadway Blvd (2) and Golf Links Rd (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
46 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.0% share (Arizona: 1.6%).
Their busiest month is April, with 17% of garbage-truck crashes.
They recorded 9.8 deaths per 100 crashes, against 6.7 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 85712 fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Pima County.
- Where you can, review stops along I-10; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at April schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 25.1% of truck crashes here, more than Arizona; adjust start times where you can.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
About the data
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
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 | 18 |
| Valencia Rd | 4 |
| Broadway Blvd | 2 |
| Golf Links Rd | 2 |
| Ruthrauff Rd | 2 |
| 36th St | 1 |
| Ajo Way | 1 |
| Bear Canyon Rd | 1 |
| Benson Hwy | 1 |
| CR-FLOWING Wells Rd | 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 85712 at a glance
| Population | 31,571 |
| Density | 1,780 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $50,625 |
| Median home value | $269,078 |
| Home ownership | 42% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 29 a year in the 1990s and 199 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. 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 85712
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 85712?
Since 2015, 2,337 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Pima County (429 injured, 151 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 85712?
I-10 had 18 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 85712 since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 85712?
The worst month is February: 9.5% of truck crashes in Pima County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 85712?
46 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Pima County since 2015, 2.0% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 85712 compare with Arizona for truck crashes?
Pima County records 18.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 35.9 across Arizona.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 85712?
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.