ZIP 86327 (Dewey, AZ) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 86327: 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 |
Compared with Arizona, Yavapai County is lower 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% 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
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.
The busiest hour is 2–3 pm, 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 (4). Next come I-17 (2) and SR-169 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 31 crashes, 1.5% of the total, against 1.6% across 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 86327 fleets
- Review driver schedules for June, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to SR-69 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 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.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 | 4 |
| I-17 | 2 |
| SR-169 | 2 |
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 86327 at a glance
| Population | 12,154 |
| Density | 18 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $71,512 |
| Median home value | $372,750 |
| Home ownership | 91% |
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 86327
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 86327?
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 86327?
SR-69 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 86327 since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 86327?
Truck crashes in Yavapai County peak in June, with 9.3% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 86327?
Since 2015, Yavapai County has reported 31 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.5% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 86327 compare with Arizona for truck crashes?
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 86327?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.