ZIP 86032 (Joseph City, AZ) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 86032: 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). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in Navajo County: 6.3% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Arizona: 3.2%).
Overview
Navajo County has recorded 971 truck crashes since 2015, with 248 people injured and 87 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 5 days.
When crashes happen
July has the most truck crashes, 10.3% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (6.6%).
November through March accounts for 40.6% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.1% in Arizona.
The busiest hour is 2–3 pm, with 6.1% of truck crashes.
6.3% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 3.2% across Arizona.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 86032 happened on I-40 (4); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 4 crashes, 0.4% of the total, against 1.6% across Arizona.
Route planning tips for ZIP 86032 fleets
- Build extra time into July routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- With 6.3% 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
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 Navajo County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-40 | 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 86032 at a glance
| Population | 2,209 |
| Density | 4 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $73,194 |
| Median home value | $154,488 |
| Home ownership | 73% |
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 86032
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 86032?
971 truck crashes have been reported in Navajo County since 2015, with 87 deaths and 248 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 86032?
The worst month is July: 10.3% of truck crashes in Navajo County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 86032?
Garbage trucks were involved in 4 reported crashes in Navajo County since 2015 (0.4% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 86032 compare with Arizona for truck crashes?
Navajo County records 73.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 35.9 across Arizona.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 86032?
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.