Mohave County, AZ truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Mohave 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
13 of 2,459 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Mohave County compares with Arizona
Mohave County against Arizona and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Mohave County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Mohave County | Arizona | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 91.0 | 35.9 | 49.7 | 2.5× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.9 | 5.2 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.22 | 0.19 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.5% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 66% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.8% | 3.2% | 6.2% | 14% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 15.7% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 31% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 5.8% | 5.3% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.5% | 42.1% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 39.6% | 30.0% | 24.8% | 1.3× the state |
Compared with Arizona, Mohave County is lower on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above Arizona on crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and in rain, sleet or snow.
The headline for Mohave County: 1 in 189 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 0.5%, vs 1.6% in Arizona.
Overview
Police reported 2,459 crashes involving commercial trucks in Mohave County since 2015: 593 people were injured and 122 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 2 days.
When crashes happen
August has the most truck crashes, 9.9% of the yearly total, while December has the fewest (7.1%).
November through March accounts for 40.5% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.1% in Arizona.
More truck crashes happen at 3–4 pm than at any other hour (5.9%).
Road surface: 2.8% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Arizona: 3.2%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-40 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (21). Next come US-93 (19), SR-95 (15) and I-15 (8).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 13 of the truck crashes here, or 0.5%, compared with 1.6% in Arizona.
Route planning tips for Mohave County fleets
- Review driver schedules for August, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to I-40 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 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 Mohave County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Mohave County) |
|---|---|
| I-40 | 21 |
| US-93 | 19 |
| SR-95 | 15 |
| I-15 | 8 |
| SR-68 | 4 |
| CR-DIAMOND Bar Rd | 2 |
| Alamo Rd | 1 |
| Boriana Mine Rd | 1 |
| Bullhead Pkwy | 1 |
| CR-PIERCE Ferry Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Mohave County) |
|---|---|
| I-40 Noncard@M083 | 19 |
| I-40 Noncard@M049 | 18 |
| Us-93@M029 | 17 |
| I-40 Noncard@M088 | 15 |
| I-40 Noncard@M082 | 12 |
| I-40 Noncard@M048 | 12 |
| Us-93@M146 | 12 |
| Us-93@M028 | 9 |
Mohave County at a glance
| Population | 226,479 |
| Land area | 13,332.1 sq mi |
| Density | 17 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $59,921 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Mohave 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 | 52 | — | 5.4 |
| 2000s | 85 | +65% | 5.7 |
| 2010s | 85 | -1% | 4.4 |
| 2020s | 237 | +180% | 10.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 52 a year in the 1990s and 237 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 6.0 a year in 2016–19, 10.2 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Mohave County
ZIP codes in Mohave County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Mohave County
How many truck crashes happen in Mohave County?
Since 2015, 2,459 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Mohave County (593 injured, 122 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Mohave County?
I-40 had 21 fatal crashes involving a large truck in Mohave County since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Mohave County?
Truck crashes in Mohave County peak in August, with 9.9% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Mohave County?
13 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Mohave County since 2015, 0.5% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Mohave County compared with Arizona?
Per 100,000 residents, Mohave County has 91.0 truck crashes a year; Arizona has 35.9.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Mohave County?
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.