ZIP 85935 (Pinetop, AZ) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 85935: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Navajo 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
4 of 971 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Navajo County compares with Arizona
Navajo County against Arizona and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Navajo County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Navajo County | Arizona | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 73.6 | 35.9 | 49.7 | 2.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 9.4 | 5.2 | 3.4 | 1.8× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.22 | 0.19 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.4% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 71% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 6.3% | 3.2% | 6.2% | 2.0× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 16.1% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 29% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 5.1% | 5.3% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.6% | 42.1% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 41.3% | 30.0% | 24.8% | 1.4× the state |
Navajo County sits below Arizona on 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.
Navajo County at a glance: 6.3% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Arizona: 3.2%).
Overview
Police reported 971 crashes involving commercial trucks in Navajo County since 2015: 248 people were injured and 87 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 5 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is July with 10.3% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 6.6%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 40.6% of truck crashes, vs 42.1% for Arizona.
More truck crashes happen at 2–3 pm than at any other hour (6.1%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 6.3% of truck crashes, compared with 3.2% in Arizona.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 85935 since 2015 were spread across roads: US-60 (4).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 4 of the truck crashes here, or 0.4%, compared with 1.6% in Arizona.
Route planning tips for ZIP 85935 fleets
- Plan July schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Navajo County.
- 6.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Arizona; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Navajo County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-60 | 4 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Navajo County) |
|---|---|
| I-40 Noncard@M257 | 11 |
| I-40 Noncard@M284 | 10 |
| I-40 Noncard@M255 | 9 |
| I-40 Noncard@M271 | 8 |
| I-40 Noncard@M288 | 7 |
| I-40 Noncard@M258 | 6 |
| I-40 Noncard@M279 | 6 |
| I-40 Noncard@M282 | 6 |
ZIP 85935 at a glance
| Population | 4,534 |
| Density | 39 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $73,333 |
| Median home value | $407,474 |
| Home ownership | 87% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Navajo 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 | — | 2.7 |
| 2000s | 42 | +265% | 3.5 |
| 2010s | 36 | -14% | 2.3 |
| 2020s | 88 | +143% | 6.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 12 a year in the 1990s and 88 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 2.8 a year in 2016–19, 6.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 85935
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 85935?
Since 2015, 971 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Navajo County (248 injured, 87 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 85935?
The worst month is July: 10.3% of truck crashes in Navajo County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 85935?
Garbage trucks were involved in 4 reported crashes in Navajo County since 2015 (0.4% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 85935 compare with Arizona for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Navajo County has 73.6 truck crashes a year; Arizona has 35.9.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 85935?
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.