ZIP 85736 (Tucson, AZ) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 85736: 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
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
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. It runs above Arizona on 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
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.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out 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
Since 2015, no fatal large-truck crashes with a location were recorded within 10 miles of ZIP 85736.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 46 crashes, 2.0% of the total, against 1.6% across Arizona.
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 85736 fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Pima County.
- Waste haulers: April is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Pima County.
- 25.1% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Arizona; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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
No fatal crashes involving a large truck with a road name were recorded within 10 miles since 2015.
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 85736 at a glance
| Population | 4,219 |
| Density | 4 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $51,250 |
| Median home value | $182,836 |
| Home ownership | 87% |
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 85736
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 85736?
Pima County has had 2,337 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 429 people and killing 151.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 85736?
The worst month is February: 9.5% of truck crashes in Pima County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 85736?
Since 2015, Pima County has reported 46 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.0% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 85736 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 85736?
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.