ZIP 85531 (Central, AZ) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 85531: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Graham 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
1 of 109 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Graham County compares with Arizona
Graham County against Arizona and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Graham County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Graham County | Arizona | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 22.6 | 35.9 | 49.7 | 37% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 25.0 | 5.2 | 3.4 | 4.8× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.32 | 0.19 | 0.49 | 1.7× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.0% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 36% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.0% | 3.2% | 6.2% | 69% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.0% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 3.0% | 5.3% | 13.8% | 43% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 46.0% | 42.1% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 31.0% | 30.0% | 24.8% | same |
Graham County sits below Arizona on crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above Arizona on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Graham County: 25.0 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Arizona: 5.2).
Overview
Since 2015, 109 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Graham County. They injured 33 people and killed 25.
That averages about one truck crash every 40 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in March (13.8% of the year) and are lowest in December (3.7%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 46.0% of truck crashes, against 42.1% across Arizona.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out with 9.2% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 1.0% of truck crashes, compared with 3.2% in Arizona.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 85531 since 2015: US-70 (2) and US-191 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 1 crash, 0.9% of the total, against 1.6% across Arizona.
Route planning tips for ZIP 85531 fleets
- Review driver schedules for March, the month with the most truck crashes.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 25.0% of truck crashes here, more than Arizona; adjust start times where you can.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Graham County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-70 | 2 |
| US-191 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Graham County) |
|---|---|
| Us-70@M341 | 5 |
| Us-70@M327 | 3 |
| Us-70@M302 | 3 |
| 5Th St@3Rd Ave | 3 |
| 05S 1St Ave @Us-70 | 2 |
| Us Highway 70 Mp 276 | 2 |
| Us-191@M118 | 2 |
| Us-70@M306 | 2 |
ZIP 85531 at a glance
| Population | 657 |
| Density | 57 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $97,365 |
| Median home value | $543,841 |
| Home ownership | 71% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Graham 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 | 2 | — | 0.5 |
| 2000s | 5 | +227% | 0.8 |
| 2010s | 6 | +12% | 0.5 |
| 2020s | 8 | +36% | 1.8 |
In the 1990s about 2 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 8. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.8 a year in 2016–19 and 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 85531
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 85531?
Since 2015, 109 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Graham County (33 injured, 25 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 85531?
Truck crashes in Graham County peak in March, with 13.8% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 85531?
1 crash involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Graham County since 2015, 0.9% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 85531 compare with Arizona for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 22.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Graham County, vs 35.9 for Arizona.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 85531?
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.