Oak Creek Canyon, AZ truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Oak Creek Canyon: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Oak Creek Canyon 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). 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% 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.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Oak Creek Canyon 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.
By time of day, 3–4 pm stands out with 6.3% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 24.6% of truck crashes, compared with 3.2% in Arizona.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-17 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (6).
Garbage & waste trucks
8 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.3% share (Arizona: 1.6%).
Route planning tips for Oak Creek Canyon fleets
- Build extra time into March routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to I-17 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 24.6% of truck crashes here, more than Arizona; schedule winter 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 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-17 | 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 |
Oak Creek Canyon at a glance
| Land area | 22.9 sq mi |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 49 to 241. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. 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 Oak Creek Canyon
How common are truck crashes in Oak Creek Canyon?
2,573 truck crashes have been reported in Coconino County since 2015, with 157 deaths and 600 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Oak Creek Canyon?
Since 2015, I-17 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Oak Creek Canyon: 6.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Oak Creek Canyon?
The worst month is March: 10.8% of truck crashes in Coconino County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Oak Creek Canyon?
Garbage trucks were involved in 8 reported crashes in Coconino County since 2015 (0.3% of truck crashes).
How does Oak Creek Canyon compare with Arizona for truck crashes?
Coconino County records 151.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 35.9 across Arizona.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Oak Creek Canyon?
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.