ZIP 85721 (Tucson, AZ) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 85721: 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. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Pima County: 0.4% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 3.2% across Arizona.
Overview
Pima County has recorded 2,337 truck crashes since 2015, with 429 people injured and 151 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 2 days.
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.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, with 7.3% of truck crashes.
0.4% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 3.2% across Arizona.
Where crashes happen
I-10 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 85721 with 18 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by Valencia Rd (4), Broadway Blvd (2) and Golf Links Rd (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 46 of the truck crashes here, or 2.0%, compared with 1.6% in Arizona.
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 85721 fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Pima County.
- Look at alternatives to I-10 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in April; review collection routes for that month.
- 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
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
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 85721 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 |
In the 1990s about 29 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 199. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 7.2 a year in 2016–19 and 12.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 85721
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 85721?
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 85721?
NHTSA data shows I-10 with 18 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 85721 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 85721?
Truck crashes in Pima County peak in February, with 9.5% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 85721?
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 85721 compared with Arizona?
Per 100,000 residents, Pima County has 18.5 truck crashes a year; Arizona has 35.9.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 85721?
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.