ZIP 86413 (Golden Valley, AZ) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 86413: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Mohave 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
13 of 2,459 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Mohave County compares with Arizona
Mohave County against Arizona and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Mohave County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Mohave County | Arizona | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 91.0 | 35.9 | 49.7 | 2.5× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.9 | 5.2 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.22 | 0.19 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.5% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 66% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.8% | 3.2% | 6.2% | 14% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 15.7% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 31% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 5.8% | 5.3% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.5% | 42.1% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 39.6% | 30.0% | 24.8% | 1.3× the state |
Mohave County sits below Arizona on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above Arizona on crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and in rain, sleet or snow.
The headline for Mohave County: 1 in 189 garbage-truck share of crashes is 0.5%, against 1.6% for Arizona.
Overview
Mohave County has recorded 2,459 truck crashes since 2015, with 593 people injured and 122 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 2 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
August has the most truck crashes, 9.9% of the yearly total, while December has the fewest (7.1%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 40.5% of truck crashes, vs 42.1% for Arizona.
More truck crashes happen at 3–4 pm than at any other hour (5.9%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 2.8% of truck crashes, compared with 3.2% in Arizona.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 86413 since 2015: SR-68 (3) and I-40 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 13 crashes, 0.5% of the total, against 1.6% across Arizona.
Route planning tips for ZIP 86413 fleets
- Review driver schedules for August, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 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 Mohave County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-68 | 3 |
| I-40 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Mohave County) |
|---|---|
| I-40 Noncard@M083 | 19 |
| I-40 Noncard@M049 | 18 |
| Us-93@M029 | 17 |
| I-40 Noncard@M088 | 15 |
| I-40 Noncard@M082 | 12 |
| I-40 Noncard@M048 | 12 |
| Us-93@M146 | 12 |
| Us-93@M028 | 9 |
ZIP 86413 at a glance
| Population | 13,143 |
| Density | 12 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $41,760 |
| Median home value | $169,285 |
| Home ownership | 90% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Mohave 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 | 52 | — | 5.4 |
| 2000s | 85 | +65% | 5.7 |
| 2010s | 85 | -1% | 4.4 |
| 2020s | 237 | +180% | 10.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 52 a year in the 1990s and 237 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 6.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 10.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 86413
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 86413?
Since 2015, 2,459 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Mohave County (593 injured, 122 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 86413?
Truck crashes in Mohave County peak in August, with 9.9% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 86413?
Garbage trucks were involved in 13 reported crashes in Mohave County since 2015 (0.5% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 86413 compare with Arizona for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Mohave County has 91.0 truck crashes a year; Arizona has 35.9.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 86413?
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.