Apache County, AZ truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Apache County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes, 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
2 of 756 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Apache County compares with Arizona
Apache County against Arizona and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Apache County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Apache County | Arizona | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 100.7 | 35.9 | 49.7 | 2.8× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.7 | 5.2 | 3.4 | 1.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.29 | 0.19 | 0.49 | 1.5× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.3% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 82% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 8.2% | 3.2% | 6.2% | 2.6× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 18.4% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 19% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 7.9% | 5.3% | 13.8% | 1.5× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.6% | 42.1% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 38.6% | 30.0% | 24.8% | 1.3× the state |
Compared with Arizona, Apache County is lower on garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
Apache County at a glance: 8.2% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 3.2% across Arizona.
Overview
Apache County has recorded 756 truck crashes since 2015, with 218 people injured and 42 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 6 days.
When crashes happen
June has the most truck crashes, 10.3% of the yearly total, while February has the fewest (5.6%).
November through March accounts for 43.6% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.1% in Arizona.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 pm than at any other hour (6.6%).
8.2% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 3.2% across Arizona.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-40 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (16). Next come US-191 (4), SR-264 (2) and US-160 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
2 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.3% share (Arizona: 1.6%).
Route planning tips for Apache County fleets
- Build extra time into June routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along I-40; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- With 8.2% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Arizona), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Apache County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Apache County) |
|---|---|
| I-40 | 16 |
| US-191 | 4 |
| SR-264 | 2 |
| US-160 | 2 |
| CR-7080 | 1 |
| SR-61 | 1 |
| US-60 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Apache County) |
|---|---|
| I-40 Noncard@M326 | 9 |
| I-40 Noncard@M321 | 8 |
| I-40 Noncard@M333 | 7 |
| I-40 Noncard@M330 | 7 |
| I-40 Noncard@M325 | 7 |
| I-40 Noncard@M322 | 7 |
| I-40 Noncard@M350 | 6 |
| I-40 Noncard@M340 | 6 |
Apache County at a glance
| Population | 64,800 |
| Land area | 11,198.3 sq mi |
| Density | 6 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $45,360 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Apache 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 | 12 | — | 2.5 |
| 2000s | 29 | +147% | 1.9 |
| 2010s | 23 | -21% | 1.9 |
| 2020s | 82 | +260% | 3.4 |
In the 1990s about 12 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 82. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 2.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 3.4 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Apache County
ZIP codes in Apache County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Apache County
How many truck accidents are there in Apache County?
756 truck crashes have been reported in Apache County since 2015, with 42 deaths and 218 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Apache County?
Since 2015, I-40 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes in Apache County: 16.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Apache County?
June has the most truck crashes in Apache County, 10.3% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Apache County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 2 reported crashes in Apache County since 2015 (0.3% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Apache County compare with Arizona?
The yearly rate is 100.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Apache County, vs 35.9 for Arizona.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Apache County?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.