ZIP 86043 (Second Mesa, AZ) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 86043: 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 |
Compared with Arizona, Navajo County is lower 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% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 3.2% across Arizona.
Overview
Navajo County has recorded 971 truck crashes since 2015, with 248 people injured and 87 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%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 40.6% of truck crashes, against 42.1% across 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
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 86043 since 2015: SR-264 (1). No single road stands out.
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 86043 fleets
- Plan July schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Navajo County.
- 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
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) |
|---|---|
| SR-264 | 1 |
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 86043 at a glance
| Population | 1,916 |
| Density | 6 per sq mi |
| Home ownership | 70% |
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. NHTSA counts 2.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 6.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 86043
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 86043?
Since 2015, 971 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Navajo County (248 injured, 87 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 86043?
The worst month is July: 10.3% of truck crashes in Navajo County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 86043?
4 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Navajo County since 2015, 0.4% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 86043 compared with Arizona?
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 86043?
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.