Williams, AZ truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Williams: 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
0 of 263 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Williams compares with Arizona
Williams against Arizona and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Williams stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Williams | Arizona | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 616.2 | 35.9 | 49.7 | 17.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 16.5 | 5.2 | 3.4 | 3.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.26 | 0.19 | 0.49 | 1.4× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 47.0% | 3.2% | 6.2% | 14.6× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 12.3% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 46% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 28.4% | 5.3% | 13.8% | 5.4× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 57.6% | 42.1% | 41.9% | 1.4× the state |
| After dark | 33.9% | 30.0% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Compared with Arizona, Williams 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.
What stands out in Williams: 47.0% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 3.2% in Arizona.
Overview
Police reported 263 crashes involving commercial trucks in Williams since 2015: 67 people were injured and 40 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 17 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is February with 16.7% of truck crashes; the quietest is May at 3.0%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 57.6% of truck crashes, vs 42.1% for Arizona.
The busiest hour is 3–4 pm, with 10.6% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 47.0% of truck crashes, compared with 3.2% in Arizona.
Where crashes happen
I-40 leads within 10 miles of Williams with 9 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by Route 66 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
FMCSA lists no garbage-truck crashes in Williams since 2015.
Route planning tips for Williams fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Williams.
- Look at alternatives to I-40 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 47.0% of truck crashes here, more than Arizona; schedule winter checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Williams
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-40 | 9 |
| Route 66 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Williams) |
|---|---|
| I-40 Noncard@M159 | 15 |
| I-40 Noncard@M165 | 12 |
| I-40 Noncard@M161 | 10 |
| I40@ Mp 159 | 8 |
| I-40 Noncard@M162 | 6 |
| I 40 At Mp 161 | 5 |
| I-40 Noncard@M164 | 5 |
| I-40 Noncard@M163 | 4 |
Williams at a glance
| Population | 3,482 |
| Land area | 43.8 sq mi |
| Density | 79 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 86018) | $77,279 |
| Median home value (ZIP 86018) | $615,530 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Williams 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 | 11 | — | 4.0 |
| 2000s | 4 | -69% | 4.7 |
| 2010s | 8 | +137% | 5.5 |
| 2020s | 26 | +207% | 9.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 11 to 26. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 6.5 a year in 2016–19, 9.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Williams
How common are truck crashes in Williams?
Williams has had 263 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 67 people and killing 40.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Williams?
NHTSA data shows I-40 with 9 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Williams since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Williams?
Truck crashes in Williams peak in February, with 16.7% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Williams?
0 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Williams since 2015, 0.0% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Williams compared with Arizona?
Per 100,000 residents, Williams has 616.2 truck crashes a year; Arizona has 35.9.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Williams?
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.