ZIP 85532 (Claypool, AZ) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 85532: 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
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.
The headline for Gila County: 7.8% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 3.2% in Arizona.
Overview
Since 2015, 420 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Gila County. They injured 84 people and killed 25.
That averages about one truck crash every 10 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in October (10.2% of the year) and are lowest in June (7.1%).
November through March accounts for 42.1% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.1% in Arizona.
More truck crashes happen at 1–2 pm than at any other hour (7.9%).
7.8% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 3.2% across Arizona.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 85532 is US-60, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: US-70 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 9 of the truck crashes here, or 2.1%, compared with 1.6% in Arizona.
Route planning tips for ZIP 85532 fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Gila County.
- Look at alternatives to US-60 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 7.8% of truck crashes here, more than Arizona; schedule winter checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-60 | 3 |
| US-70 | 2 |
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 85532 at a glance
| Population | 331 |
| Density | 572 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $73,802 |
| Median home value | $173,904 |
| Home ownership | 87% |
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 85532
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 85532?
Gila County has had 420 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 84 people and killing 25.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 85532?
NHTSA data shows US-60 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 85532 since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 85532?
Truck crashes in Gila County peak in October, with 10.2% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 85532?
Since 2015, Gila County has reported 9 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.1% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 85532 compared with Arizona?
The yearly rate is 64.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Gila County, vs 35.9 for Arizona.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 85532?
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.