Cheyenne County, CO truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Cheyenne 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
1 of 117 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Cheyenne County compares with Colorado
Cheyenne County against Colorado and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Cheyenne County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Cheyenne County | Colorado | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 594.7 | 32.6 | 49.7 | 18.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 8.9 | 5.1 | 3.4 | 1.7× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.32 | 0.32 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.9% | 2.8% | 2.3% | 68% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 13.4% | 14.8% | 6.2% | 9% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 13.4% | 25.7% | 23.7% | 48% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 15.2% | 13.2% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 49.1% | 43.5% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 34.8% | 22.4% | 24.8% | 1.6× the state |
Compared with Colorado, Cheyenne County is lower on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above Colorado on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and in rain, sleet or snow.
The headline for Cheyenne County: 1 in 112 crashes involve a garbage truck (1 since 2015), vs 2.8% across Colorado.
Overview
Since 2015, 117 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Cheyenne County. They injured 39 people and killed 10.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 36 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in February (13.7% of the year) and are lowest in September (4.3%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 49.1% of truck crashes, vs 43.5% for Colorado.
More truck crashes happen at 11 am–12 pm than at any other hour (10.3%).
Road surface: 13.4% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Colorado: 14.8%).
Where crashes happen
US-40 leads in Cheyenne County with 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by US-385 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
1 crash involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.9% share (Colorado: 2.8%).
Route planning tips for Cheyenne County fleets
- Build extra time into February routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along US-40; 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 Cheyenne County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Cheyenne County) |
|---|---|
| US-40 | 4 |
| US-385 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Cheyenne County) |
|---|---|
| Hwy 287 At Mp 125 | 4 |
| Hwy 287 At Mp 127 | 4 |
| Hwy 40 At Mp 423 | 4 |
| Hwy 40 At Mp 434 | 4 |
| Hwy 40 At Mp 437 | 4 |
| Hwy 40 180 Feet W Of Mp 432 | 3 |
| Hwy 385 At Mp 155 | 3 |
| Hwy 385 At Mp 145 | 3 |
Cheyenne County at a glance
| Population | 1,712 |
| Land area | 1,778.3 sq mi |
| Density | 1 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $69,576 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Cheyenne 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 | — | 0.3 |
| 2000s | 10 | +24% | 0.5 |
| 2010s | 7 | -24% | 0.8 |
| 2020s | 11 | +44% | 1.0 |
In the 1990s about 8 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 11. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.0 a year in 2016–19, 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Cheyenne County
ZIP codes in Cheyenne County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Cheyenne County
How many truck crashes happen in Cheyenne County?
Since 2015, 117 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Cheyenne County (39 injured, 10 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Cheyenne County?
NHTSA data shows US-40 with 4 fatal large-truck crashes in Cheyenne County since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Cheyenne County?
Truck crashes in Cheyenne County peak in February, with 13.7% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Cheyenne County?
1 crash involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Cheyenne County since 2015, 0.9% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Cheyenne County compared with Colorado?
Cheyenne County records 594.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 32.6 across Colorado.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Cheyenne County?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.