ZIP 85737 (Tucson, AZ) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 85737: 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 runs above Arizona on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
Pima County at a glance: 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.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 2 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in February (9.5% of the year) and are lowest in April (7.4%).
November through March accounts for 44.3% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.1% in Arizona.
More truck crashes happen at 8–9 am than at any other hour (7.3%).
Road surface: 0.4% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Arizona: 3.2%).
Where crashes happen
I-10 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 85737 with 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come Ruthrauff Rd (2), Tangerine Rd (2) and CR-FLOWING Wells Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
46 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.0% share (Arizona: 1.6%).
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 85737 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.
- 25.1% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Arizona; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 | 4 |
| Ruthrauff Rd | 2 |
| Tangerine Rd | 2 |
| CR-FLOWING Wells Rd | 1 |
| Campbell Ave | 1 |
| N La Cholla Blvd | 1 |
| N Oracle Rd | 1 |
| Prince Rd | 1 |
| River Rd | 1 |
| SR-77 | 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 85737 at a glance
| Population | 22,785 |
| Density | 371 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $107,348 |
| Median home value | $470,974 |
| Home ownership | 76% |
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 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 85737
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 85737?
Pima County has had 2,337 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 429 people and killing 151.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 85737?
Since 2015, I-10 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 85737: 4.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 85737?
Truck crashes in Pima County peak in February, with 9.5% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 85737?
Since 2015, Pima County has reported 46 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.0% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 85737 compare with Arizona?
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 85737?
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.