ZIP 86515 (Window Rock, AZ) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 86515: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in McKinley 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
1 of 1,097 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
How McKinley County compares with Arizona
McKinley County against Arizona and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where McKinley County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | McKinley County | Arizona | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 138.7 | 35.9 | 49.7 | 3.9× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 8.6 | 5.2 | 3.4 | 1.7× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.46 | 0.19 | 0.49 | 2.4× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.1% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 94% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 30.7% | 3.2% | 6.2% | 9.5× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.7% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 8% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 26.1% | 5.3% | 13.8% | 5.0× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 53.8% | 42.1% | 41.9% | 1.3× the state |
| After dark | 38.1% | 30.0% | 24.8% | 1.3× the state |
McKinley County sits below Arizona on garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
McKinley County at a glance: 30.7% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Arizona: 3.2%).
Overview
Police reported 1,097 crashes involving commercial trucks in McKinley County since 2015: 495 people were injured and 91 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 4 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 12.9% of truck crashes; the quietest is August at 4.7%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 53.8% of truck crashes, against 42.1% across Arizona.
More truck crashes happen at 7–8 am than at any other hour (7.4%).
Road surface: 30.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Arizona: 3.2%).
Where crashes happen
NHTSA lists no located fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 86515 since 2015.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 1 of the truck crashes here, or 0.1%, compared with 1.6% in Arizona.
Route planning tips for ZIP 86515 fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in McKinley County.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 30.7% of truck crashes here, more than Arizona; schedule winter checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 McKinley County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
No fatal crashes involving a large truck with a road name were recorded within 10 miles since 2015.
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (McKinley County) |
|---|---|
| I-40 | 339 |
| US-491 | 12 |
| W Historic Hwy 66 | 10 |
| I40 Wb Off Ramp | 8 |
| E Interstate 40 | 8 |
| Interstate 40, Mm 11.5 | 6 |
| Interstate 40 Mm 8 | 6 |
| Interstate 40 Mm 11 | 5 |
ZIP 86515 at a glance
| Population | 3,433 |
| Density | 12 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $47,336 |
| Median home value | $58,733 |
| Home ownership | 51% |
Historical data: truck crashes in McKinley 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 | 16 | — | 3.8 |
| 2000s | 26 | +65% | 5.7 |
| 2010s | 68 | +158% | 3.6 |
| 2020s | 104 | +54% | 6.2 |
In the 1990s about 16 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 104. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 3.5 a year in 2016–19, 6.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 86515
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 86515?
1,097 truck crashes have been reported in McKinley County since 2015, with 91 deaths and 495 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 86515?
Truck crashes in McKinley County peak in January, with 12.9% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 86515?
1 crash involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in McKinley County since 2015, 0.1% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 86515 compare with Arizona for truck crashes?
McKinley County records 138.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 35.9 across Arizona.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 86515?
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.