Alamosa, CO truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Alamosa: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Alamosa 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). It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for Alamosa County: 0 crashes involve a garbage truck (0 since 2015), vs 2.8% across Colorado.
Overview
Alamosa County has recorded 61 truck crashes since 2015, with 29 people injured and 6 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 69 days in fully reported years.
Only 14 truck crashes were reported in Alamosa 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
The worst month is February with 11.5% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 3.3%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 43.1% of truck crashes, against 43.5% across Colorado.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 pm than at any other hour (13.1%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 5.2% of truck crashes, compared with 14.8% in Colorado.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-160 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). Next come SR-17 (1), SR-370 (1) and US-285 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
FMCSA lists no garbage-truck crashes in Alamosa County since 2015.
Route planning tips for Alamosa 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.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
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 |
| SR-370 | 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 at a glance
| Population | 9,906 |
| Land area | 8.0 sq mi |
| Density | 1,244 per sq mi |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 8 to 6. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 0.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Alamosa
How many truck accidents are there in Alamosa?
61 truck crashes have been reported in Alamosa County since 2015, with 6 deaths and 29 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Alamosa?
Since 2015, US-160 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Alamosa: 3.
When do most truck crashes happen in Alamosa?
Truck crashes in Alamosa County peak in February, with 11.5% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Alamosa?
Garbage trucks were involved in 0 reported crashes in Alamosa County since 2015 (0.0% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Alamosa compare with Colorado?
Per 100,000 residents, Alamosa County has 31.6 truck crashes a year; Colorado has 32.6.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Alamosa?
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.