Archuleta County, CO truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Archuleta County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes, 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
0 of 87 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Archuleta County compares with Colorado
Archuleta County against Colorado and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Archuleta County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Archuleta County | Colorado | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 52.8 | 32.6 | 49.7 | 1.6× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.9 | 5.1 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.30 | 0.32 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 2.8% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 19.5% | 14.8% | 6.2% | 1.3× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.6% | 25.7% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 14.6% | 13.2% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 48.8% | 43.5% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 23.2% | 22.4% | 24.8% | same |
Archuleta County sits below Colorado on garbage-truck share. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
The headline for Archuleta County: 0 garbage-truck share of crashes is 0.0%, against 2.8% for Colorado.
Overview
Police reported 87 crashes involving commercial trucks in Archuleta County since 2015: 31 people were injured and 4 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 49 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 11.5% of the yearly total, while August has the fewest (0.0%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 48.8% of truck crashes, vs 43.5% for Colorado.
More truck crashes happen at 8–9 am than at any other hour (11.5%).
Road surface: 19.5% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Colorado: 14.8%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-160 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (5). Next come US-84 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
No crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Archuleta County since 2015.
Route planning tips for Archuleta County fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along US-160; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- With 19.5% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Colorado), plan winter equipment 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 Archuleta County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Archuleta County) |
|---|---|
| US-160 | 5 |
| US-84 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Archuleta County) |
|---|---|
| San Juan St | 4 |
| Hwy 160 At Mp 133 | 3 |
| Hwy 160 .70 Miles E Of Mp 137 | 2 |
| Hwy 160 2,112 Feet W Of Mp 151 | 2 |
| Hwy 160 528 Feet E Of Mp 135 | 2 |
| Hwy 160 At Mp 132 | 2 |
| Hwy 160 At Mp 143 | 2 |
| Hwy 160 At Mp 147 | 2 |
Archuleta County at a glance
| Population | 14,112 |
| Land area | 1,350.1 sq mi |
| Density | 10 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $83,533 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Archuleta 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 | 6 | — | 0.2 |
| 2000s | 9 | +55% | 0.2 |
| 2010s | 7 | -25% | 0.4 |
| 2020s | 8 | +25% | 0.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 6 a year in the 1990s and 8 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.5 a year in 2016–19, 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
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Questions fleets ask about Archuleta County
How common are truck crashes in Archuleta County?
87 truck crashes have been reported in Archuleta County since 2015, with 4 deaths and 31 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Archuleta County?
NHTSA data shows US-160 with 5 fatal large-truck crashes in Archuleta County since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Archuleta County?
Truck crashes in Archuleta County peak in October, with 11.5% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Archuleta County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 0 reported crashes in Archuleta County since 2015 (0.0% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Archuleta County compared with Colorado?
Archuleta County records 52.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 32.6 across Colorado.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Archuleta County?
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.