Geronimo Estates, AZ truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Geronimo Estates: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Geronimo Estates 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 |
It runs above Arizona on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
Gila County at a glance: 7.8% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 3.2% across Arizona.
Overview
Since 2015, 420 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Gila County. They injured 84 people and killed 25.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 10 days.
Geronimo Estates 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%).
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
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Geronimo Estates is SR-87, with 4 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: SR-260 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
9 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.1% share (Arizona: 1.6%).
Route planning tips for Geronimo Estates fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Gila County.
- Look at alternatives to SR-87 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 7.8% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Arizona; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Gila County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-87 | 4 |
| SR-260 | 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 |
Geronimo Estates at a glance
| Land area | 1.4 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 85544) | $59,924 |
| Median home value (ZIP 85544) | $418,898 |
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 |
In the 1990s about 12 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 40. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.5 a year in 2016–19 and 2.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Geronimo Estates
How common are truck crashes in Geronimo Estates?
Since 2015, 420 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Gila County (84 injured, 25 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Geronimo Estates?
SR-87 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Geronimo Estates since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Geronimo Estates?
Truck crashes in Gila County peak in October, with 10.2% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Geronimo Estates?
Since 2015, Gila County has reported 9 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.1% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Geronimo Estates compared with Arizona?
Gila County records 64.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 35.9 across Arizona.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Geronimo Estates?
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.