Coconino County, AZ truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Coconino 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
8 of 2,573 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Coconino County compares with Arizona
Coconino County against Arizona and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Coconino County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Coconino County | Arizona | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 151.7 | 35.9 | 49.7 | 4.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.4 | 5.2 | 3.4 | 1.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.22 | 0.19 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.3% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 82% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 24.6% | 3.2% | 6.2% | 7.7× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 17.6% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 22% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 18.1% | 5.3% | 13.8% | 3.4× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 47.5% | 42.1% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 41.6% | 30.0% | 24.8% | 1.4× the state |
Coconino County sits below Arizona 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.
What stands out in Coconino County: 24.6% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Arizona: 3.2%).
Overview
Police reported 2,573 crashes involving commercial trucks in Coconino County since 2015: 600 people were injured and 157 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 2 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in March (10.8% of the year) and are lowest in May (6.5%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 47.5% of truck crashes, vs 42.1% for Arizona.
By time of day, 3–4 pm stands out with 6.3% of truck crashes.
24.6% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 3.2% across Arizona.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks in Coconino County is I-40, with 51 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: I-17 (8), US-89 (7) and SR-260 (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 8 of the truck crashes here, or 0.3%, compared with 1.6% in Arizona.
Route planning tips for Coconino County fleets
- Build extra time into March routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to I-40 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- With 24.6% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Arizona), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Coconino County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Coconino County) |
|---|---|
| I-40 | 51 |
| I-17 | 8 |
| US-89 | 7 |
| SR-260 | 3 |
| US-160 | 3 |
| SR-98 | 2 |
| E Route 66 | 1 |
| Navajo Route 16 | 1 |
| Route 66 | 1 |
| SR-40 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Coconino County) |
|---|---|
| I-40 Noncard@M159 | 26 |
| I-40 Noncard@M158 | 22 |
| I-40 Noncard@M195 | 15 |
| I-40 Noncard@M155 | 12 |
| I-40 Noncard@M165 | 12 |
| I-40 Noncard@M185 | 12 |
| I-40 Noncard@M225 | 12 |
| I-40 Noncard@M172 | 11 |
Coconino County at a glance
| Population | 145,161 |
| Land area | 18,616.4 sq mi |
| Density | 8 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $71,781 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Coconino 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 | 49 | — | 4.0 |
| 2000s | 93 | +88% | 4.7 |
| 2010s | 98 | +5% | 5.5 |
| 2020s | 241 | +148% | 9.4 |
In the 1990s about 49 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 241. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 6.5 a year in 2016–19 and 9.4 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Coconino County
ZIP codes in Coconino County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Coconino County
How many truck accidents are there in Coconino County?
Since 2015, 2,573 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Coconino County (600 injured, 157 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Coconino County?
I-40 had 51 fatal crashes involving a large truck in Coconino County since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Coconino County?
Truck crashes in Coconino County peak in March, with 10.8% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Coconino County?
Since 2015, Coconino County has reported 8 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.3% of its truck crashes.
How does Coconino County compare with Arizona for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Coconino County has 151.7 truck crashes a year; Arizona has 35.9.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Coconino County?
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.