ZIP 86314 (Prescott Valley, AZ) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 86314: 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 has lower values than Arizona for 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% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Arizona: 3.2%).
Overview
Police reported 2,053 crashes involving commercial trucks in Yavapai County since 2015: 495 people were injured and 122 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 2 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is June with 9.3% of truck crashes; the quietest is November at 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.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 6.7% of truck crashes, compared with 3.2% in Arizona.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-69 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (5). Next come SR-89 (2), N Williamson Valley Rd (1) and SR-169 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
31 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.5% share (Arizona: 1.6%).
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 86314 fleets
- Review driver schedules for June, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-69; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in August; review collection routes for that month.
- 6.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Arizona; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 Yavapai County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-69 | 5 |
| SR-89 | 2 |
| N Williamson Valley Rd | 1 |
| SR-169 | 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 86314 at a glance
| Population | 40,317 |
| Density | 586 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $69,208 |
| Median home value | $386,746 |
| Home ownership | 67% |
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 crashes involving a large truck averaged 6.2 a year in 2016–19 and 11.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 86314
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 86314?
2,053 truck crashes have been reported in Yavapai County since 2015, with 122 deaths and 495 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 86314?
SR-69 had 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 86314 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 86314?
June has the most truck crashes in Yavapai County, 9.3% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 86314?
Garbage trucks were involved in 31 reported crashes in Yavapai County since 2015 (1.5% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 86314 compare with Arizona?
The yearly rate is 68.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Yavapai County, vs 35.9 for Arizona.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 86314?
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.