Fredonia, AZ truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Fredonia: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Fredonia 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 sits below Arizona on garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above Arizona on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in 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 2 truck crashes reported in Fredonia since 2015, this page uses Coconino County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
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.
The busiest hour is 3–4 pm, 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
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of Fredonia happened on SR-89A (1), US-89 (1) and US-89A (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
8 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.3% share (Arizona: 1.6%).
Route planning tips for Fredonia fleets
- Plan March schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Coconino County.
- With 24.6% 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
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-89A | 1 |
| US-89 | 1 |
| US-89A | 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 |
Fredonia at a glance
| Population | 1,290 |
| Land area | 8.9 sq mi |
| Density | 145 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 86022) | $61,923 |
| Median home value (ZIP 86022) | $235,412 |
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.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Fredonia
How common are truck crashes in Fredonia?
2,573 truck crashes have been reported in Coconino County since 2015, with 157 deaths and 600 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Fredonia?
March has the most truck crashes in Coconino County, 10.8% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Fredonia?
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 Fredonia compared with Arizona?
Per 100,000 residents, Coconino County has 151.7 truck crashes a year; Arizona has 35.9.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Fredonia?
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.