Kingman, AZ truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Kingman: 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 488 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Kingman compares with Arizona
Kingman against Arizona and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Kingman stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Kingman | Arizona | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 102.5 | 35.9 | 49.7 | 2.9× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.3 | 5.2 | 3.4 | 37% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.20 | 0.19 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 3.5% | 3.2% | 6.2% | 1.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 14.3% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 37% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 5.8% | 5.3% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.9% | 42.1% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 32.1% | 30.0% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with Arizona, Kingman is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
Kingman at a glance: 0 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 0.0%, vs 1.6% in Arizona.
Overview
Since 2015, 488 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Kingman. They injured 127 people and killed 19.
That averages about one truck crash every 10 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 9.8% of truck crashes; the quietest is December at 6.1%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 43.9% of truck crashes, vs 42.1% for Arizona.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out with 8.2% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 3.5% of truck crashes, compared with 3.2% in Arizona.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-40 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (4). Next come SR-66 (1) and SR-68 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 1 crash, 0.2% of the total, against 1.6% across Arizona.
Route planning tips for Kingman fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Kingman.
- Where you can, review stops along I-40; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- With 3.5% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Arizona), plan winter equipment 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 Kingman
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-40 | 4 |
| SR-66 | 1 |
| SR-68 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Kingman) |
|---|---|
| I-40 Noncard@M048 | 12 |
| I-40 Noncard@M049 | 9 |
| I-40 Exit 48 C-Ramp@M048C | 6 |
| I-40 Noncard@M051 | 5 |
| I-40@Mp-89 | 4 |
| I-40 Noncard@M056 | 4 |
| I-40@Mp-82 | 4 |
| I-40@Mp-83 | 4 |
Kingman at a glance
| Population | 35,383 |
| Land area | 37.5 sq mi |
| Density | 942 per sq mi |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Kingman 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 | 26 | — | 5.4 |
| 2000s | 12 | -55% | 5.7 |
| 2010s | 18 | +57% | 4.4 |
| 2020s | 36 | +99% | 10.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 26 a year in the 1990s and 36 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.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Kingman
How common are truck crashes in Kingman?
Kingman has had 488 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 127 people and killing 19.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Kingman?
Since 2015, I-40 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Kingman: 4.
When do most truck crashes happen in Kingman?
The worst month is January: 9.8% of truck crashes in Kingman happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Kingman?
Garbage trucks were involved in 1 reported crash in Kingman since 2015 (0.2% of truck crashes).
How does Kingman compare with Arizona for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 102.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Kingman, vs 35.9 for Arizona.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Kingman?
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.