Las Animas, CO truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Las Animas: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Las Animas and Bent County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Bent County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
0 of 41 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Bent County compares with Colorado
Bent County against Colorado and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Bent County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Bent County | Colorado | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 61.4 | 32.6 | 49.7 | 1.9× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.1 | 5.1 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.28 | 0.32 | 0.49 | 12% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 2.8% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 10.3% | 14.8% | 6.2% | 30% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 12.8% | 25.7% | 23.7% | 50% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 2.6% | 13.2% | 13.8% | 81% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.0% | 43.5% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 38.5% | 22.4% | 24.8% | 1.7× the state |
Bent County has lower values than Colorado for injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above Colorado on crashes per 100k residents / yr and after dark.
Bent County at a glance: 0 garbage-truck share of crashes is 0.0%, against 2.8% for Colorado.
Overview
Police reported 41 crashes involving commercial trucks in Bent County since 2015: 11 people were injured and 2 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 103 days.
With 1 truck crash reported in Las Animas since 2015, this page uses Bent County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
76% of truck crash reports in Bent County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
November has the most truck crashes, 17.1% of the yearly total, while March has the fewest (0.0%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 41.0% of truck crashes, against 43.5% across Colorado.
By time of day, 4–5 pm stands out with 12.2% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 10.3% of truck crashes, compared with 14.8% in Colorado.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of Las Animas happened on US-50 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Since 2015, no garbage-truck crashes were reported for Bent County.
Route planning tips for Las Animas fleets
- Plan November schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Bent County.
- 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 Bent County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-50 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Bent County) |
|---|---|
| Hwy 50 At Mp 405 | 3 |
| Hwy 50 5,016 Feet From Mp 391 | 2 |
| Hwy 50 At Mp 394 | 2 |
| Hwy 50 At Mp 422 | 2 |
| Bent Ave At Carson Ave | 1 |
| Cr 33.5 At Cr Hh | 1 |
| H50 At Mp 397 | 1 |
| Hwy 109 1,700 Feet S Of Mp 29 | 1 |
Las Animas at a glance
| Population | 2,361 |
| Land area | 1.6 sq mi |
| Density | 1,452 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 81054) | $48,398 |
| Median home value (ZIP 81054) | $132,968 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Bent 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 | 5 | — | 0.1 |
| 2000s | 4 | -20% | 0.3 |
| 2010s | 3 | -36% | 0.1 |
| 2020s | 4 | +60% | 0.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 5 a year in the 1990s and 4 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Las Animas
How many truck crashes happen in Las Animas?
Since 2015, 41 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Bent County (11 injured, 2 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Las Animas?
Truck crashes in Bent County peak in November, with 17.1% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Las Animas?
Since 2015, Bent County has reported 0 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.0% of its truck crashes.
How does Las Animas compare with Colorado for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 61.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Bent County, vs 32.6 for Colorado.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Las Animas?
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.