ZIP 86426 (Fort Mohave, AZ) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 86426: 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 has lower values than Arizona for garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and in rain, sleet or snow.
What stands out in Mohave County: 1 in 189 crashes involve a garbage truck (13 since 2015), vs 1.6% across Arizona.
Overview
Police reported 2,459 crashes involving commercial trucks in Mohave County since 2015: 593 people were injured and 122 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 2 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is August with 9.9% of truck crashes; the quietest is December at 7.1%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 40.5% of truck crashes, vs 42.1% for Arizona.
By time of day, 3–4 pm stands out with 5.9% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 2.8% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Arizona: 3.2%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-95 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (4). Next come Bullhead Pkwy (1) and Oatman Hwy (1).
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 86426 fleets
- Build extra time into August routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use SR-95, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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-95 | 4 |
| Bullhead Pkwy | 1 |
| Oatman Hwy | 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 86426 at a glance
| Population | 15,467 |
| Density | 171 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $64,551 |
| Median home value | $292,474 |
| Home ownership | 86% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 52 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 237. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. 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 86426
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 86426?
Mohave County has had 2,459 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 593 people and killing 122.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 86426?
NHTSA data shows SR-95 with 4 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 86426 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 86426?
August has the most truck crashes in Mohave County, 9.9% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 86426?
Garbage trucks were involved in 13 reported crashes in Mohave County since 2015 (0.5% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 86426 compared with Arizona?
The yearly rate is 91.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Mohave County, vs 35.9 for Arizona.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 86426?
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.