Kohatk, AZ truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Kohatk: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Kohatk and Pinal County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Pinal County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
3.8 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 6.9 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
How Pinal County compares with Arizona
Pinal County against Arizona and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Pinal County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Pinal County | Arizona | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 34.0 | 35.9 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.9 | 5.2 | 3.4 | 1.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.25 | 0.19 | 0.49 | 1.3× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.4% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 14% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.2% | 3.2% | 6.2% | 95% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.7% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 8% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 3.6% | 5.3% | 13.8% | 31% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.6% | 42.1% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 29.3% | 30.0% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with Arizona, Pinal County is lower on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above Arizona on deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
Pinal County at a glance: 0.2% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 3.2% in Arizona.
Overview
Since 2015, 2,060 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Pinal County. They injured 550 people and killed 136.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 2 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Kohatk since 2015, this page uses Pinal County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (10.0% of the year) and are lowest in November (7.0%).
November through March accounts for 43.6% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.1% in Arizona.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out with 6.8% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.2% of truck crashes, compared with 3.2% in Arizona.
Where crashes happen
NHTSA lists no located fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Kohatk since 2015.
Garbage & waste trucks
28 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.4% share (Arizona: 1.6%).
Their busiest month is March, with 14% of garbage-truck crashes.
They recorded 3.8 deaths per 100 crashes, against 6.9 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Kohatk fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Pinal County.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in March; review collection routes for that month.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Pinal County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
No fatal crashes involving a large truck with a road name were recorded within 10 miles since 2015.
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Pinal County) |
|---|---|
| I-10 Noncard@M182 | 14 |
| I-10 Noncard@M177 | 14 |
| I-10 Noncard@M181 | 12 |
| I-10 Noncard@M179 | 12 |
| I-8 Exit 178 A-Ramp@M178A | 11 |
| I-10 Noncard@M203 | 9 |
| I-10 Noncard@M194 | 9 |
| I-10 Noncard@M185 | 9 |
Kohatk at a glance
| Land area | 0.1 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 85193) | $57,930 |
| Median home value (ZIP 85193) | $152,463 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Pinal 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 | 29 | — | 5.6 |
| 2000s | 102 | +250% | 9.5 |
| 2010s | 80 | -21% | 6.7 |
| 2020s | 187 | +132% | 9.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 29 a year in the 1990s and 187 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 8.0 a year in 2016–19 and 9.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Kohatk
How many truck accidents are there in Kohatk?
Pinal County has had 2,060 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 550 people and killing 136.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Kohatk?
The worst month is January: 10.0% of truck crashes in Pinal County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Kohatk?
Since 2015, Pinal County has reported 28 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.4% of its truck crashes.
How does Kohatk compare with Arizona for truck crashes?
Pinal County records 34.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 35.9 across Arizona.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Kohatk?
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.