ZIP 85730 (Tucson, AZ) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 85730: 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% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Arizona: 3.2%).
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
The worst month is February with 9.5% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 7.4%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 44.3% of truck crashes, vs 42.1% for 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
Within this area, I-10 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (5). Next come Golf Links Rd (2), Bear Canyon Rd (1) and Broadway Blvd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 46 of the truck crashes here, or 2.0%, compared with 1.6% in Arizona.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in April (17%).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 9.8, vs 6.7 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 85730 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.
- Morning starts matter: 25.1% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Arizona.
- 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 | 5 |
| Golf Links Rd | 2 |
| Bear Canyon Rd | 1 |
| Broadway Blvd | 1 |
| E 22nd St | 1 |
| Lee St | 1 |
| Old Vail Rd | 1 |
| Pantano Pkwy | 1 |
| Speedway Blvd E | 1 |
| Valencia 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 85730 at a glance
| Population | 39,399 |
| Density | 405 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $62,090 |
| Median home value | $240,598 |
| Home ownership | 69% |
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 85730
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 85730?
Since 2015, 2,337 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Pima County (429 injured, 151 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 85730?
NHTSA data shows I-10 with 5 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 85730 since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 85730?
The worst month is February: 9.5% of truck crashes in Pima County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 85730?
46 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Pima County since 2015, 2.0% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 85730 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 do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 85730?
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.