Crisman, CO truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Crisman: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Crisman and Boulder County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Boulder County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
4.5 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 4.5 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Boulder County compares with Colorado
Boulder County against Colorado and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Boulder County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Boulder County | Colorado | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 14.6 | 32.6 | 49.7 | 55% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.5 | 5.1 | 3.4 | 12% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.36 | 0.32 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.1% | 2.8% | 2.3% | 1.5× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 10.2% | 14.8% | 6.2% | 31% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 29.0% | 25.7% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.0% | 13.2% | 13.8% | 24% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.9% | 43.5% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 10.0% | 22.4% | 24.8% | 55% below the state |
Boulder County sits below Colorado on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
Crisman at a glance: US-36 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Crisman: 2 since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 563 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Boulder County. They injured 212 people and killed 24.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 8 days.
Crisman had 0 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Boulder County numbers.
36% of truck crash reports in Boulder County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in June (10.8% of the year) and are lowest in April (5.9%).
November through March accounts for 42.9% of truck crashes here, compared with 43.5% in Colorado.
The busiest hour is 1–2 pm, with 11.0% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 10.2% of truck crashes, compared with 14.8% in Colorado.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Crisman is US-36, with 2 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by CR-SUNSHINE Canyon Dr (1), SR-7 (1) and SR-72 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 24 crashes, 4.3% of the total, against 2.8% across Colorado.
Their busiest month is August, with 17% of garbage-truck crashes.
They recorded 4.5 deaths per 100 crashes, against 4.5 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Crisman fleets
- Plan June schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Boulder County.
- Look at alternatives to US-36 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Waste haulers: August is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Boulder County.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 29.0% of truck crashes here, more than Colorado; adjust start times where you can.
- 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 Boulder County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-36 | 2 |
| CR-SUNSHINE Canyon Dr | 1 |
| SR-7 | 1 |
| SR-72 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Boulder County) |
|---|---|
| Hwy 287 At Mp 306 | 4 |
| Hwy 66 At Mp 37 | 4 |
| Ken Pratt Blvd At Bowen St | 3 |
| Hwy 66 At Mp 38 | 3 |
| Hwy 52 At Mp 6 | 3 |
| Hwy 36 At Mp 44 | 3 |
| Hwy 36 At Mp 42 | 3 |
| Hwy 36 At Mp 40 | 3 |
Crisman at a glance
| Land area | 1.5 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 80302) | $61,698 |
| Median home value (ZIP 80302) | $1,199,304 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Boulder 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 | 34 | — | 1.4 |
| 2000s | 46 | +36% | 1.9 |
| 2010s | 50 | +8% | 2.6 |
| 2020s | 44 | -13% | 1.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 34 a year in the 1990s and 44 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 4.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Crisman
How common are truck crashes in Crisman?
563 truck crashes have been reported in Boulder County since 2015, with 24 deaths and 212 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Crisman?
Since 2015, US-36 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Crisman: 2.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Crisman?
June has the most truck crashes in Boulder County, 10.8% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Crisman?
24 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Boulder County since 2015, 4.3% of all truck crashes.
How does Crisman compare with Colorado for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 14.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Boulder County, vs 32.6 for Colorado.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Crisman?
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.