La Jara, CO truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in La Jara: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in La Jara and Conejos County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Conejos County numbers.
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 |
Compared with Colorado, Conejos County is lower on on snow, slush or ice, in rain, sleet or snow and winter months (nov–mar). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for Conejos County: October the month with the most truck crashes: 19.4% of the year's total.
Overview
Conejos County has recorded 36 truck crashes since 2015, with 15 people injured and 4 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 125 days in fully reported years.
La Jara had 1 reported truck crash since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Conejos County numbers.
69% of truck crash reports in Conejos County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in October (19.4% of the year) and are lowest in December (2.8%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 34.4% of truck crashes, against 43.5% across Colorado.
The busiest hour is 2–3 pm, with 19.4% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 6.2% of truck crashes, compared with 14.8% in Colorado.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of La Jara since 2015: SR-371 (1) and US-285 (1). No single road stands out.
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 La Jara fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 28.1% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Colorado; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| 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 |
La Jara at a glance
| Population | 706 |
| Land area | 0.4 sq mi |
| Density | 1,730 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 81148) | $45,469 |
| Median home value (ZIP 81148) | $126,538 |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 5 to 3. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.0 a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about La Jara
How many truck accidents are there in La Jara?
Conejos County has had 36 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 15 people and killing 4.
When do most truck crashes happen in La Jara?
The worst month is October: 19.4% of truck crashes in Conejos County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in La Jara?
1 crash involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Conejos County since 2015, 2.8% of all truck crashes.
How does La Jara compare with Colorado for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 38.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Conejos County, vs 32.6 for Colorado.
How can I plan a safer truck route in La Jara?
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.