ZIP 86303 (Prescott, AZ) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 86303: 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.
What stands out in Yavapai County: 6.7% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 3.2% in Arizona.
Overview
Yavapai County has recorded 2,053 truck crashes since 2015, with 495 people injured and 122 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 2 days.
When crashes happen
June has the most truck crashes, 9.3% of the yearly total, while November has the fewest (7.3%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 39.9% of truck crashes, against 42.1% across Arizona.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out with 6.5% of truck crashes.
6.7% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 3.2% across Arizona.
Where crashes happen
CR-IRON Springs Rd leads within 10 miles of ZIP 86303 with 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by N Williamson Valley Rd (1), SR-69 (1) and SR-89 (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%).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 3.8 deaths compared with 6.4 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 86303 fleets
- Review driver schedules for June, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along CR-IRON Springs Rd; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Waste haulers: August is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Yavapai County.
- 6.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Arizona; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Yavapai County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-IRON Springs Rd | 2 |
| N Williamson Valley Rd | 1 |
| SR-69 | 1 |
| SR-89 | 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 86303 at a glance
| Population | 19,446 |
| Density | 70 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $72,359 |
| Median home value | $563,220 |
| Home ownership | 71% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 40 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 191. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. 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 86303
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 86303?
Since 2015, 2,053 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Yavapai County (495 injured, 122 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 86303?
Since 2015, CR-IRON Springs Rd has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 86303: 2.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 86303?
June has the most truck crashes in Yavapai County, 9.3% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 86303?
Garbage trucks were involved in 31 reported crashes in Yavapai County since 2015 (1.5% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 86303 compared with Arizona?
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 86303?
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.