Wheatfields, AZ truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Wheatfields: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Wheatfields 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 stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Gila County: 7.8% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 3.2% in Arizona.
Overview
Gila County has recorded 420 truck crashes since 2015, with 84 people injured and 25 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 10 days in fully reported years.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Wheatfields since 2015, this page uses Gila County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 10.2% of the yearly total, while June has the fewest (7.1%).
November through March accounts for 42.1% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.1% in Arizona.
More truck crashes happen at 1–2 pm than at any other hour (7.9%).
Road surface: 7.8% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Arizona: 3.2%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-60 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). After it: US-70 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 9 of the truck crashes here, or 2.1%, compared with 1.6% in Arizona.
Route planning tips for Wheatfields fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along US-60; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 7.8% of truck crashes here, more than Arizona; schedule winter checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
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 |
Wheatfields at a glance
| Land area | 8.1 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 85532) | $73,802 |
| Median home value (ZIP 85532) | $173,904 |
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 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 Wheatfields
How many truck accidents are there in Wheatfields?
420 truck crashes have been reported in Gila County since 2015, with 25 deaths and 84 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Wheatfields?
Since 2015, US-60 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Wheatfields: 3.
When do most truck crashes happen in Wheatfields?
Truck crashes in Gila County peak in October, with 10.2% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Wheatfields?
9 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Gila County since 2015, 2.1% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Wheatfields compared with Arizona?
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 Wheatfields?
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.