Gunbarrel, CO truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Gunbarrel: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Gunbarrel 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 |
Compared with Colorado, Boulder County is lower 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).
What stands out in Gunbarrel: US-287 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Gunbarrel: 5 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.
Gunbarrel 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
June has the most truck crashes, 10.8% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (5.9%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 42.9% of truck crashes, against 43.5% across Colorado.
More truck crashes happen at 1–2 pm than at any other hour (11.0%).
10.2% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 14.8% across Colorado.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Gunbarrel is US-287, with 5 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by SR-119 (3), US-36 (3) and Hover St (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 24 crashes, 4.3% of the total, against 2.8% across Colorado.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in August (17% of them).
They recorded 4.5 deaths per 100 crashes, against 4.5 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Gunbarrel fleets
- Build extra time into June routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use US-287, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 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.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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-287 | 5 |
| SR-119 | 3 |
| US-36 | 3 |
| Hover St | 2 |
| SR-52 | 2 |
| Aggregate Blvd | 1 |
| Boston Ave | 1 |
| CR-NELSON Rd | 1 |
| CR-SUNSHINE Canyon Dr | 1 |
| E County Line Rd | 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 |
Gunbarrel at a glance
| Land area | 6.2 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 80301) | $95,207 |
| Median home value (ZIP 80301) | $786,687 |
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 Gunbarrel
How many truck accidents are there in Gunbarrel?
563 truck crashes have been reported in Boulder County since 2015, with 24 deaths and 212 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Gunbarrel?
NHTSA data shows US-287 with 5 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Gunbarrel since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Gunbarrel?
Truck crashes in Boulder County peak in June, with 10.8% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Gunbarrel?
Since 2015, Boulder County has reported 24 garbage-truck crashes, or 4.3% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Gunbarrel compare with Colorado?
Boulder County records 14.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 32.6 across Colorado.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Gunbarrel?
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.