Conejos County, CO truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Conejos 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 36 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Conejos County compares with Colorado
Conejos County against Colorado and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Conejos County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Conejos County | Colorado | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 38.5 | 32.6 | 49.7 | 1.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 9.4 | 5.1 | 3.4 | 1.8× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.41 | 0.32 | 0.49 | 1.3× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.1% | 2.8% | 2.3% | 1.1× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 6.2% | 14.8% | 6.2% | 58% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 28.1% | 25.7% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 3.1% | 13.2% | 13.8% | 76% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 34.4% | 43.5% | 41.9% | 21% below the state |
| After dark | 25.0% | 22.4% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Conejos County sits below Colorado on on snow, slush or ice, in rain, sleet or snow and winter months (nov–mar). It runs above Colorado on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for Conejos County: October 19.4% of truck crashes happen in October, more than any other month.
Overview
Police reported 36 crashes involving commercial trucks in Conejos County since 2015: 15 people were injured and 4 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 125 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 19.4% of truck crashes; the quietest is December at 2.8%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 34.4% of truck crashes, against 43.5% across Colorado.
More truck crashes happen at 2–3 pm than at any other hour (19.4%).
6.2% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 14.8% across Colorado.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes in Conejos County since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-371 (1) and US-285 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 1 of the truck crashes here, or 2.8%, compared with 2.8% in Colorado.
Route planning tips for Conejos County fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Conejos County.
- 28.1% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Colorado; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Conejos County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Conejos County) |
|---|---|
| SR-371 | 1 |
| US-285 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Conejos County) |
|---|---|
| Hwy 17 At Mp 14 | 2 |
| Hwy 285 At Mp 11 | 2 |
| Hwy 285 At Mp 16 | 2 |
| Cr 10 At Hwy 268 | 1 |
| Cr 15.5 At Cr | 1 |
| Cr D.5 At Hwy 17 | 1 |
| Cr U.5 At Cr 18 | 1 |
| Cr Y At Cr 20 | 1 |
Conejos County at a glance
| Population | 7,549 |
| Land area | 1,287.4 sq mi |
| Density | 6 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $51,924 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Conejos 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 | — | 0.3 |
| 2000s | 4 | -21% | 0.4 |
| 2010s | 3 | -22% | 0.1 |
| 2020s | 3 | +19% | 0.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 5 a year in the 1990s and 3 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.0 a year in 2016–19, 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
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Questions fleets ask about Conejos County
How common are truck crashes in Conejos County?
Since 2015, 36 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Conejos County (15 injured, 4 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in Conejos County?
Truck crashes in Conejos County peak in October, with 19.4% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Conejos County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 1 reported crash in Conejos County since 2015 (2.8% of truck crashes).
How does Conejos County compare with Colorado for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Conejos County has 38.5 truck crashes a year; Colorado has 32.6.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Conejos County?
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.