Alamosa East, CO truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Alamosa East: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Alamosa East and Alamosa County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Alamosa County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
0 of 61 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Alamosa County compares with Colorado
Alamosa County against Colorado and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Alamosa County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Alamosa County | Colorado | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 31.6 | 32.6 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 10.3 | 5.1 | 3.4 | 2.0× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.50 | 0.32 | 0.49 | 1.6× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 2.8% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 5.2% | 14.8% | 6.2% | 65% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 17.2% | 25.7% | 23.7% | 33% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 8.6% | 13.2% | 13.8% | 35% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.1% | 43.5% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 20.7% | 22.4% | 24.8% | 8% below the state |
Alamosa County has lower values than Colorado for garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
Alamosa County at a glance: 0 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 0.0%, vs 2.8% in Colorado.
Overview
Police reported 61 crashes involving commercial trucks in Alamosa County since 2015: 29 people were injured and 6 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 69 days.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Alamosa East since 2015; patterns below come from Alamosa County as a whole.
66% of truck crash reports in Alamosa County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in February (11.5% of the year) and are lowest in April (3.3%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 43.1% of truck crashes, against 43.5% across Colorado.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 13.1% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 5.2% of truck crashes, compared with 14.8% in Colorado.
Where crashes happen
US-160 leads within 10 miles of Alamosa East with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come SR-17 (1) and US-285 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Since 2015, no garbage-truck crashes were reported for Alamosa County.
Route planning tips for Alamosa East fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Alamosa County.
- Where you can, review stops along US-160; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Alamosa County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-160 | 3 |
| SR-17 | 1 |
| US-285 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Alamosa County) |
|---|---|
| Hwy 160 At Mp 234 | 3 |
| Blk Of Main St | 2 |
| Hwy 160 At Mp 225 | 2 |
| Hwy 17 1,056 Feet From Mp 79 | 2 |
| Hwy 17 1,056 Feet N Of Mp 72 | 2 |
| Hwy 17 At Cr 5 | 2 |
| Hwy 285 At Mp 29 | 2 |
| Jwy 370 At Mp 6 | 2 |
Alamosa East at a glance
| Land area | 3.3 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 81101) | $54,844 |
| Median home value (ZIP 81101) | $246,218 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Alamosa 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 | 8 | — | 0.5 |
| 2000s | 7 | -7% | 0.6 |
| 2010s | 7 | -3% | 0.7 |
| 2020s | 6 | -12% | 0.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 8 a year in the 1990s and 6 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.8 a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Alamosa East
How many truck accidents are there in Alamosa East?
Since 2015, 61 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Alamosa County (29 injured, 6 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Alamosa East?
US-160 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Alamosa East since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Alamosa East?
February has the most truck crashes in Alamosa County, 11.5% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Alamosa East?
Since 2015, Alamosa County has reported 0 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.0% of its truck crashes.
How does Alamosa East compare with Colorado for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 31.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Alamosa County, vs 32.6 for Colorado.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Alamosa East?
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.