Graham County, AZ truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Graham 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
1 of 109 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Graham County compares with Arizona
Graham County against Arizona and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Graham County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Graham County | Arizona | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 22.6 | 35.9 | 49.7 | 37% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 25.0 | 5.2 | 3.4 | 4.8× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.32 | 0.19 | 0.49 | 1.7× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.0% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 36% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.0% | 3.2% | 6.2% | 69% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.0% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 3.0% | 5.3% | 13.8% | 43% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 46.0% | 42.1% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 31.0% | 30.0% | 24.8% | same |
Graham County sits below Arizona on crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above Arizona on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Graham County: 25.0 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 5.2 in Arizona.
Overview
Since 2015, 109 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Graham County. They injured 33 people and killed 25.
That averages about one truck crash every 40 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is March with 13.8% of truck crashes; the quietest is December at 3.7%.
November through March accounts for 46.0% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.1% in Arizona.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out with 9.2% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 1.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Arizona: 3.2%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-70 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (8). It is followed by US-191 (4).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 1 crash, 0.9% of the total, against 1.6% across Arizona.
Route planning tips for Graham County fleets
- Review driver schedules for March, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along US-70; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 25.0% of truck crashes here, more than Arizona; adjust start times where you can.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Graham County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Graham County) |
|---|---|
| US-70 | 8 |
| US-191 | 4 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Graham County) |
|---|---|
| Us-70@M341 | 5 |
| Us-70@M327 | 3 |
| Us-70@M302 | 3 |
| 5Th St@3Rd Ave | 3 |
| 05S 1St Ave @Us-70 | 2 |
| Us Highway 70 Mp 276 | 2 |
| Us-191@M118 | 2 |
| Us-70@M306 | 2 |
Graham County at a glance
| Population | 40,242 |
| Land area | 4,621.9 sq mi |
| Density | 9 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $66,062 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Graham 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 | 2 | — | 0.5 |
| 2000s | 5 | +227% | 0.8 |
| 2010s | 6 | +12% | 0.5 |
| 2020s | 8 | +36% | 1.8 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 2 to 8. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 0.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Graham County
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Questions fleets ask about Graham County
How common are truck crashes in Graham County?
Graham County has had 109 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 33 people and killing 25.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Graham County?
Since 2015, US-70 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes in Graham County: 8.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Graham County?
The worst month is March: 13.8% of truck crashes in Graham County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Graham County?
1 crash involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Graham County since 2015, 0.9% of all truck crashes.
How does Graham County compare with Arizona for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 22.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Graham County, vs 35.9 for Arizona.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Graham 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.