ZIP 85540 (Morenci, AZ) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 85540: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Greenlee 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 27 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
How Greenlee County compares with Arizona
Greenlee County against Arizona and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Greenlee County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Greenlee County | Arizona | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 23.2 | 35.9 | 49.7 | 35% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.2 | 5.2 | 3.4 | 19% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.08 | 0.19 | 0.49 | 58% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.2% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 2.7× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 4.2% | 3.2% | 6.2% | 1.3× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.8% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 8% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 8.3% | 5.3% | 13.8% | 1.6× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 37.5% | 42.1% | 41.9% | 11% below the state |
| After dark | 12.5% | 30.0% | 24.8% | 58% below the state |
Compared with Arizona, Greenlee County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. It runs above Arizona on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
What stands out in Greenlee County: 1 in 24 garbage-truck share of crashes is 4.2%, against 1.6% for Arizona.
Overview
Police reported 27 crashes involving commercial trucks in Greenlee County since 2015: 3 people were injured and 1 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 167 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
June has the most truck crashes, 14.8% of the yearly total, while May has the fewest (0.0%).
November through March accounts for 37.5% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.1% in Arizona.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out with 11.1% of truck crashes.
4.2% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 3.2% across Arizona.
Where crashes happen
NHTSA lists no located fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 85540 since 2015.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 1 crash, 3.7% of the total, against 1.6% across Arizona.
Route planning tips for ZIP 85540 fleets
- Build extra time into June routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- With 4.2% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Arizona), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Greenlee 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 (Greenlee County) |
|---|---|
| Us-191@M156 | 2 |
| Sr 75 At Mp 396 | 1 |
| Sr-75@M388 | 1 |
| Sr-75@M389 | 1 |
| Sr-78@M159 | 1 |
| State Route 75 Mp 385 | 1 |
| Us Highway 191 @Sr-75 | 1 |
| Us Highway 191 At Mp 158 | 1 |
ZIP 85540 at a glance
| Population | 3,992 |
| Density | 15 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $78,431 |
| Home ownership | 1% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Greenlee 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 | 1 | — | 0.4 |
| 2000s | 2 | +110% | 0.2 |
| 2010s | 1 | -44% | 0.3 |
| 2020s | 2 | +133% | 0.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 1 to 2. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.0 a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 85540
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 85540?
Greenlee County has had 27 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 3 people and killing 1.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 85540?
Truck crashes in Greenlee County peak in June, with 14.8% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 85540?
Since 2015, Greenlee County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 3.7% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 85540 compare with Arizona?
Per 100,000 residents, Greenlee County has 23.2 truck crashes a year; Arizona has 35.9.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 85540?
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.