ZIP 86005 (Flagstaff, AZ) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 86005: 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 sits below Arizona on 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.
Coconino County at a glance: 24.6% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Arizona: 3.2%).
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
Truck crashes peak in March (10.8% of the year) and are lowest in May (6.5%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 47.5% of truck crashes, against 42.1% across Arizona.
The busiest hour is 3–4 pm, with 6.3% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 24.6% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Arizona: 3.2%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 86005 is I-40, with 11 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by I-17 (6), E Route 66 (1) and SR-40 (1).
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 86005 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.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 24.6% of truck crashes here, more than Arizona; schedule winter checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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) |
|---|---|
| I-40 | 11 |
| I-17 | 6 |
| E Route 66 | 1 |
| SR-40 | 1 |
| SR-40B | 1 |
| W Butler Ave | 1 |
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 86005 at a glance
| Population | 17,961 |
| Density | 46 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $87,942 |
| Median home value | $599,230 |
| Home ownership | 57% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 49 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 241. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 6.5 a year in 2016–19 and 9.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 86005
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 86005?
Coconino County has had 2,573 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 600 people and killing 157.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 86005?
Since 2015, I-40 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 86005: 11.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 86005?
March has the most truck crashes in Coconino County, 10.8% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 86005?
8 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Coconino County since 2015, 0.3% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 86005 compare with Arizona?
Coconino County records 151.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 35.9 across Arizona.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 86005?
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.