ZIP 85723 (Tucson, AZ) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 85723: 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 |
Compared with Arizona, Pima County is lower 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).
The headline for Pima County: 0.4% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 3.2% in Arizona.
Overview
Police reported 2,337 crashes involving commercial trucks in Pima County since 2015: 429 people were injured and 151 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 2 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
February has the most truck crashes, 9.5% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (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.
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 85723 is I-10, with 21 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by 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%).
Garbage-truck crashes peak in April (17% of them).
They recorded 9.8 deaths per 100 crashes, against 6.7 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 85723 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.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at April schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- 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 | 21 |
| Valencia Rd | 4 |
| Broadway Blvd | 2 |
| Golf Links Rd | 2 |
| Ruthrauff Rd | 2 |
| SR-19 | 2 |
| 36th St | 1 |
| Ajo Way | 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 85723 at a glance
| Population | 244 |
| Density | 426 per sq mi |
| Home ownership | 0% |
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. NHTSA counts 7.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 12.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 85723
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 85723?
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 85723?
I-10 had 21 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 85723 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 85723?
Truck crashes in Pima County peak in February, with 9.5% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 85723?
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 85723 compared with Arizona?
Pima County records 18.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 35.9 across Arizona.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 85723?
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.