Central, AZ truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Central: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Central and Graham County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Graham County numbers.
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
Graham County has recorded 109 truck crashes since 2015, with 33 people injured and 25 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 40 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Central since 2015, this page uses Graham County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
March has the most truck crashes, 13.8% of the yearly total, while December has the fewest (3.7%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 46.0% of truck crashes, against 42.1% across Arizona.
The busiest hour is 2–3 pm, with 9.2% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 1.0% of truck crashes, compared with 3.2% in Arizona.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of Central happened on US-70 (2) and US-191 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
1 crash involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.9% share (Arizona: 1.6%).
Route planning tips for Central fleets
- Build extra time into March routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 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
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 Graham County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-70 | 2 |
| US-191 | 1 |
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 |
Central at a glance
| Land area | 1.7 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 85531) | $97,365 |
| Median home value (ZIP 85531) | $543,841 |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 2 a year in the 1990s and 8 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 0.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Central
How common are truck crashes in Central?
Since 2015, 109 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Graham County (33 injured, 25 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Central?
The worst month is March: 13.8% of truck crashes in Graham County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Central?
Since 2015, Graham County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 0.9% of its truck crashes.
How does Central compare with Arizona for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Graham County has 22.6 truck crashes a year; Arizona has 35.9.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Central?
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.