ZIP 85749 (Tucson, AZ) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 85749: 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 has lower values than Arizona for 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).
Pima County at a glance: 0.4% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Arizona: 3.2%).
Overview
Since 2015, 2,337 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Pima County. They injured 429 people and killed 151.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 2 days.
When crashes happen
February has the most truck crashes, 9.5% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (7.4%).
November through March accounts for 44.3% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.1% in Arizona.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 7.3% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.4% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Arizona: 3.2%).
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 85749 happened on Bear Canyon Rd (1), Broadway Blvd (1), Craycroft Rd (1), E 22nd St (1) and Lee St (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 46 crashes, 2.0% of the total, against 1.6% across Arizona.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in April (17% of them).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 9.8, vs 6.7 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 85749 fleets
- Build extra time into February routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 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.
- 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
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| Bear Canyon Rd | 1 |
| Broadway Blvd | 1 |
| Craycroft Rd | 1 |
| E 22nd St | 1 |
| Lee St | 1 |
| Pantano Pkwy | 1 |
| Speedway Blvd E | 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 85749 at a glance
| Population | 18,843 |
| Density | 150 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $109,219 |
| Median home value | $589,388 |
| Home ownership | 86% |
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 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 85749
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 85749?
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 85749?
Truck crashes in Pima County peak in February, with 9.5% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 85749?
46 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Pima County since 2015, 2.0% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 85749 compare 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 85749?
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.