Copper Hill, AZ truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Copper Hill: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Copper Hill and Gila County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Gila County numbers.
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 |
Where it is higher: 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.
Copper Hill had 0 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Gila County numbers.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in October (10.2% of the year) and are lowest in June (7.1%).
November through March accounts for 42.1% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.1% in Arizona.
The busiest hour is 1–2 pm, with 7.9% of truck crashes.
7.8% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 3.2% across Arizona.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-60 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). Next come US-70 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
9 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.1% share (Arizona: 1.6%).
Route planning tips for Copper Hill fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to US-60 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- With 7.8% 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 Gila County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-60 | 3 |
| US-70 | 2 |
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 |
Copper Hill at a glance
| Land area | 7.4 sq mi |
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. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.5 a year in 2016–19, 2.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Copper Hill
How many truck accidents are there in Copper Hill?
Since 2015, 420 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Gila County (84 injured, 25 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Copper Hill?
US-60 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Copper Hill since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Copper Hill?
The worst month is October: 10.2% of truck crashes in Gila County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Copper Hill?
Since 2015, Gila County has reported 9 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.1% of its truck crashes.
How does Copper Hill compare with Arizona for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Gila County has 64.7 truck crashes a year; Arizona has 35.9.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Copper Hill?
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.