ZIP 85501 (Globe, AZ) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 85501: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Gila County, 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
9 of 420 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
How Gila County compares with Arizona
Gila County against Arizona and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Gila County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Gila County | Arizona | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 64.7 | 35.9 | 49.7 | 1.8× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.5 | 5.2 | 3.4 | 1.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.18 | 0.19 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.8% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 1.2× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 7.8% | 3.2% | 6.2% | 2.4× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.4% | 22.6% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 8.8% | 5.3% | 13.8% | 1.7× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.1% | 42.1% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 31.2% | 30.0% | 24.8% | same |
Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Gila County: 7.8% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 3.2% in Arizona.
Overview
Police reported 420 crashes involving commercial trucks in Gila County since 2015: 84 people were injured and 25 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 10 days.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 10.2% of the yearly total, while June has the fewest (7.1%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 42.1% of truck crashes, vs 42.1% for Arizona.
The busiest hour is 1–2 pm, with 7.9% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 7.8% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Arizona: 3.2%).
Where crashes happen
No fatal crash involving a large truck has a recorded location within 10 miles of ZIP 85501 since 2015.
Garbage & waste trucks
9 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.1% share (Arizona: 1.6%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 85501 fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 7.8% 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
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 Gila 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 (Gila County) |
|---|---|
| Sr-260@M281 | 7 |
| Sr-260@M278 | 7 |
| Sr-87 Noncard@M247 | 6 |
| Sr-260@M277 | 6 |
| Us-60@M292 | 5 |
| Sr-87@M224 | 5 |
| Sr-87 Noncard@M246 | 5 |
| Sr-260@M256 | 5 |
ZIP 85501 at a glance
| Population | 12,395 |
| Density | 9 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $61,983 |
| Median home value | $164,394 |
| Home ownership | 76% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Gila 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 | — | 2.3 |
| 2000s | 24 | +97% | 1.7 |
| 2010s | 15 | -40% | 1.4 |
| 2020s | 40 | +170% | 2.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 12 to 40. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.5 a year in 2016–19 and 2.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 85501
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 85501?
Since 2015, 420 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Gila County (84 injured, 25 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 85501?
The worst month is October: 10.2% of truck crashes in Gila County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 85501?
Garbage trucks were involved in 9 reported crashes in Gila County since 2015 (2.1% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 85501 compare with Arizona for truck crashes?
Gila County records 64.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 35.9 across Arizona.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 85501?
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.