ZIP 85931 (Forest Lakes, AZ) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 85931: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Coconino 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
8 of 2,573 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Coconino County compares with Arizona
Coconino County against Arizona and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Coconino County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Coconino County | Arizona | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 151.7 | 35.9 | 49.7 | 4.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.4 | 5.2 | 3.4 | 1.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.22 | 0.19 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.3% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 82% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 24.6% | 3.2% | 6.2% | 7.7× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 17.6% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 22% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 18.1% | 5.3% | 13.8% | 3.4× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 47.5% | 42.1% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 41.6% | 30.0% | 24.8% | 1.4× the state |
Coconino County has lower values than Arizona for garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
Coconino County at a glance: 24.6% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 3.2% in Arizona.
Overview
Since 2015, 2,573 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Coconino County. They injured 600 people and killed 157.
That averages about one truck crash every 2 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is March with 10.8% of truck crashes; the quietest is May at 6.5%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 47.5% of truck crashes, against 42.1% across Arizona.
More truck crashes happen at 3–4 pm than at any other hour (6.3%).
24.6% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 3.2% across Arizona.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-260 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (8).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 8 of the truck crashes here, or 0.3%, compared with 1.6% in Arizona.
Route planning tips for ZIP 85931 fleets
- Review driver schedules for March, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to SR-260 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- With 24.6% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Arizona), plan winter equipment 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 Coconino County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-260 | 8 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Coconino County) |
|---|---|
| I-40 Noncard@M159 | 26 |
| I-40 Noncard@M158 | 22 |
| I-40 Noncard@M195 | 15 |
| I-40 Noncard@M155 | 12 |
| I-40 Noncard@M165 | 12 |
| I-40 Noncard@M185 | 12 |
| I-40 Noncard@M225 | 12 |
| I-40 Noncard@M172 | 11 |
ZIP 85931 at a glance
| Population | 210 |
| Density | 0 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $87,852 |
| Home ownership | 89% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Coconino 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 | 49 | — | 4.0 |
| 2000s | 93 | +88% | 4.7 |
| 2010s | 98 | +5% | 5.5 |
| 2020s | 241 | +148% | 9.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 49 a year in the 1990s and 241 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 6.5 a year in 2016–19, 9.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 85931
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 85931?
2,573 truck crashes have been reported in Coconino County since 2015, with 157 deaths and 600 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 85931?
SR-260 had 8 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 85931 since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 85931?
The worst month is March: 10.8% of truck crashes in Coconino County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 85931?
Since 2015, Coconino County has reported 8 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.3% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 85931 compare with Arizona?
Coconino County records 151.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 35.9 across Arizona.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 85931?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.