ZIP 86301 (Prescott, AZ) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 86301: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Yavapai 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
3.8 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 6.4 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Yavapai County compares with Arizona
Yavapai County against Arizona and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Yavapai County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Yavapai County | Arizona | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 68.6 | 35.9 | 49.7 | 1.9× 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 | 1.4% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 13% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 6.7% | 3.2% | 6.2% | 2.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.8% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 8% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 9.2% | 5.3% | 13.8% | 1.8× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.9% | 42.1% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 31.5% | 30.0% | 24.8% | same |
Yavapai 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.
The headline for Yavapai County: 6.7% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 3.2% across Arizona.
Overview
Since 2015, 2,053 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Yavapai County. They injured 495 people and killed 122.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 2 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in June (9.3% of the year) and are lowest in November (7.3%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 39.9% of truck crashes, vs 42.1% for Arizona.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out with 6.5% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 6.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Arizona: 3.2%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-69 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). After it: CR-IRON Springs Rd (2), SR-89 (2) and N Williamson Valley Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 31 of the truck crashes here, or 1.5%, compared with 1.6% in Arizona.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in August (23%).
They recorded 3.8 deaths per 100 crashes, against 6.4 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 86301 fleets
- Plan June schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Yavapai County.
- Look at alternatives to SR-69 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in August; review collection routes for that month.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 6.7% of truck crashes here, more than Arizona; schedule winter 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 Yavapai County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-69 | 3 |
| CR-IRON Springs Rd | 2 |
| SR-89 | 2 |
| N Williamson Valley Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Yavapai County) |
|---|---|
| I-17 Noncard@M270 | 18 |
| I-17 Noncard@M300 | 16 |
| I-40 Noncard@M132 | 14 |
| Us-93@M177 | 12 |
| I-17 Noncard@M246 | 10 |
| I-17 Noncard@M282 | 9 |
| I-17 Noncard@M244 | 8 |
| I-17 Noncard@M284 | 8 |
ZIP 86301 at a glance
| Population | 27,076 |
| Density | 313 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $72,652 |
| Median home value | $514,617 |
| Home ownership | 68% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Yavapai 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 | 40 | — | 4.1 |
| 2000s | 78 | +96% | 6.5 |
| 2010s | 75 | -4% | 5.2 |
| 2020s | 191 | +154% | 11.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 40 to 191. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 6.2 a year in 2016–19, 11.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 86301
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 86301?
2,053 truck crashes have been reported in Yavapai County since 2015, with 122 deaths and 495 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 86301?
SR-69 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 86301 since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 86301?
June has the most truck crashes in Yavapai County, 9.3% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 86301?
31 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Yavapai County since 2015, 1.5% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 86301 compare with Arizona for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Yavapai County has 68.6 truck crashes a year; Arizona has 35.9.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 86301?
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.