ZIP 85551 (Solomon, AZ) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 85551: 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 |
Compared with Arizona, Graham County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Graham County: 25.0 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Arizona: 5.2).
Overview
Graham County has recorded 109 truck crashes since 2015, with 33 people injured and 25 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 40 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
March has the most truck crashes, 13.8% of the yearly total, while December has the fewest (3.7%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 46.0% of truck crashes, against 42.1% across Arizona.
The busiest hour is 2–3 pm, with 9.2% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 1.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Arizona: 3.2%).
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 85551 happened on US-191 (2) and US-70 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
1 crash involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.9% share (Arizona: 1.6%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 85551 fleets
- Review driver schedules for March, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Morning starts matter: 25.0% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Arizona.
- 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 Graham County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-191 | 2 |
| US-70 | 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 85551 at a glance
| Population | 361 |
| Density | 6 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $76,083 |
| Home ownership | 60% |
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 85551
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 85551?
109 truck crashes have been reported in Graham County since 2015, with 25 deaths and 33 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 85551?
The worst month is March: 13.8% of truck crashes in Graham County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 85551?
Since 2015, Graham County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 0.9% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 85551 compared with Arizona?
The yearly rate is 22.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Graham County, vs 35.9 for Arizona.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 85551?
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.