Winslow West, AZ truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Winslow West: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Winslow West and Navajo County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Navajo County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
4 of 971 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Navajo County compares with Arizona
Navajo County against Arizona and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Navajo County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Navajo County | Arizona | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 73.6 | 35.9 | 49.7 | 2.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 9.4 | 5.2 | 3.4 | 1.8× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.22 | 0.19 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.4% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 71% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 6.3% | 3.2% | 6.2% | 2.0× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 16.1% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 29% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 5.1% | 5.3% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.6% | 42.1% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 41.3% | 30.0% | 24.8% | 1.4× the state |
Navajo County has lower values than Arizona for garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
Navajo County at a glance: 6.3% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Arizona: 3.2%).
Overview
Navajo County has recorded 971 truck crashes since 2015, with 248 people injured and 87 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 5 days in fully reported years.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Winslow West since 2015, this page uses Navajo County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
July has the most truck crashes, 10.3% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (6.6%).
November through March accounts for 40.6% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.1% in Arizona.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out with 6.1% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 6.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Arizona: 3.2%).
Where crashes happen
I-40 leads within 10 miles of Winslow West with 8 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come SR-99 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 4 of the truck crashes here, or 0.4%, compared with 1.6% in Arizona.
Route planning tips for Winslow West fleets
- Build extra time into July routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to I-40 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 6.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Arizona; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Navajo County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-40 | 8 |
| SR-99 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Navajo County) |
|---|---|
| I-40 Noncard@M257 | 11 |
| I-40 Noncard@M284 | 10 |
| I-40 Noncard@M255 | 9 |
| I-40 Noncard@M271 | 8 |
| I-40 Noncard@M288 | 7 |
| I-40 Noncard@M258 | 6 |
| I-40 Noncard@M279 | 6 |
| I-40 Noncard@M282 | 6 |
Winslow West at a glance
| Land area | 17.2 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 86047) | $54,441 |
| Median home value (ZIP 86047) | $128,248 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Navajo 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 | — | 2.7 |
| 2000s | 42 | +265% | 3.5 |
| 2010s | 36 | -14% | 2.3 |
| 2020s | 88 | +143% | 6.2 |
In the 1990s about 12 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 88. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 2.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 6.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Winslow West
How many truck accidents are there in Winslow West?
971 truck crashes have been reported in Navajo County since 2015, with 87 deaths and 248 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Winslow West?
I-40 had 8 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Winslow West since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Winslow West?
Truck crashes in Navajo County peak in July, with 10.3% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Winslow West?
Garbage trucks were involved in 4 reported crashes in Navajo County since 2015 (0.4% of truck crashes).
How does Winslow West compare with Arizona for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 73.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Navajo County, vs 35.9 for Arizona.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Winslow West?
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.