ZIP 86003 (Flagstaff, AZ) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 86003: 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). It runs above Arizona on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for Coconino County: 24.6% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 3.2% across Arizona.
Overview
Coconino County has recorded 2,573 truck crashes since 2015, with 600 people injured and 157 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 2 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in March (10.8% of the year) and are lowest in May (6.5%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 47.5% of truck crashes, vs 42.1% for Arizona.
More truck crashes happen at 3–4 pm than at any other hour (6.3%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 24.6% of truck crashes, compared with 3.2% in Arizona.
Where crashes happen
I-40 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 86003 with 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015.
Garbage & waste trucks
8 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.3% share (Arizona: 1.6%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 86003 fleets
- Build extra time into March routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along I-40; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 24.6% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Arizona; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
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) |
|---|---|
| I-40 | 6 |
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 86003 at a glance
| Population | 104 |
| Density | 1 per sq mi |
| Home ownership | 77% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 49 to 241. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 6.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 9.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 86003
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 86003?
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 86003?
Since 2015, I-40 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 86003: 6.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 86003?
March has the most truck crashes in Coconino County, 10.8% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 86003?
Garbage trucks were involved in 8 reported crashes in Coconino County since 2015 (0.3% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 86003 compare with Arizona for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Coconino County has 151.7 truck crashes a year; Arizona has 35.9.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 86003?
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.