Gila County, AZ truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Gila 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
9 of 420 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Gila County compares with Arizona
Gila County against Arizona and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Gila County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Gila County | Arizona | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 64.7 | 35.9 | 49.7 | 1.8× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.5 | 5.2 | 3.4 | 1.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.18 | 0.19 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.8% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 1.2× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 7.8% | 3.2% | 6.2% | 2.4× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.4% | 22.6% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 8.8% | 5.3% | 13.8% | 1.7× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.1% | 42.1% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 31.2% | 30.0% | 24.8% | same |
It runs above Arizona on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
The headline for Gila County: 7.8% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Arizona: 3.2%).
Overview
Gila County has recorded 420 truck crashes since 2015, with 84 people injured and 25 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 10 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in October (10.2% of the year) and are lowest in June (7.1%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 42.1% of truck crashes, against 42.1% across Arizona.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out with 7.9% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 7.8% of truck crashes, compared with 3.2% in Arizona.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck in Gila County since 2015: SR-260 (6), SR-87 (6), US-60 (4), US-70 (4) and SR-77 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 9 crashes, 2.1% of the total, against 1.6% across Arizona.
Route planning tips for Gila County fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 7.8% 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
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 Gila County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Gila County) |
|---|---|
| SR-260 | 6 |
| SR-87 | 6 |
| US-60 | 4 |
| US-70 | 4 |
| SR-77 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Gila County) |
|---|---|
| Sr-260@M281 | 7 |
| Sr-260@M278 | 7 |
| Sr-87 Noncard@M247 | 6 |
| Sr-260@M277 | 6 |
| Us-60@M292 | 5 |
| Sr-87@M224 | 5 |
| Sr-87 Noncard@M246 | 5 |
| Sr-260@M256 | 5 |
Gila County at a glance
| Population | 54,073 |
| Land area | 4,757.6 sq mi |
| Density | 11 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $58,092 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Gila 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 | 12 | — | 2.3 |
| 2000s | 24 | +97% | 1.7 |
| 2010s | 15 | -40% | 1.4 |
| 2020s | 40 | +170% | 2.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 12 a year in the 1990s and 40 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 1.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.4 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Gila County
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Questions fleets ask about Gila County
How many truck accidents are there in Gila County?
Since 2015, 420 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Gila County (84 injured, 25 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Gila County?
Truck crashes in Gila County peak in October, with 10.2% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Gila County?
Since 2015, Gila County has reported 9 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.1% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Gila County compared with Arizona?
The yearly rate is 64.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Gila County, vs 35.9 for Arizona.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Gila County?
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.