Christopher Creek, AZ truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Christopher Creek: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Christopher Creek and Coconino County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Coconino County numbers.
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 has lower values than Arizona for 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.
The headline for Coconino County: 24.6% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 3.2% across Arizona.
Overview
Coconino County has recorded 2,573 truck crashes since 2015, with 600 people injured and 157 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 2 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Christopher Creek since 2015, this page uses Coconino County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
March has the most truck crashes, 10.8% of the yearly total, while May has the fewest (6.5%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 47.5% of truck crashes, against 42.1% across Arizona.
More truck crashes happen at 3–4 pm than at any other hour (6.3%).
Road surface: 24.6% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Arizona: 3.2%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Christopher Creek is SR-260, with 6 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015.
Garbage & waste trucks
8 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.3% share (Arizona: 1.6%).
Route planning tips for Christopher Creek fleets
- Build extra time into March routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use SR-260, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 24.6% of truck crashes here, more than Arizona; schedule winter checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Coconino County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-260 | 6 |
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 |
Christopher Creek at a glance
| Land area | 3.1 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 85931) | $87,852 |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 49 a year in the 1990s and 241 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 6.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 9.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Christopher Creek
How common are truck crashes in Christopher Creek?
Since 2015, 2,573 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Coconino County (600 injured, 157 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Christopher Creek?
Since 2015, SR-260 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Christopher Creek: 6.
When do most truck crashes happen in Christopher Creek?
Truck crashes in Coconino County peak in March, with 10.8% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Christopher Creek?
8 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Coconino County since 2015, 0.3% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Christopher Creek compared with Arizona?
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 Christopher Creek?
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.