Sanford, CO truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Sanford: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Sanford 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 |
Conejos County has lower values than Colorado for on snow, slush or ice, in rain, sleet or snow and winter months (nov–mar). Where it is higher: 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
Since 2015, 36 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Conejos County. They injured 15 people and killed 4.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 125 days.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Sanford since 2015; patterns below come from Conejos County as a whole.
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.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out 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
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Sanford since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-371 (1) and US-285 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 1 crash, 2.8% of the total, against 2.8% across Colorado.
Route planning tips for Sanford fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Morning starts matter: 28.1% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Colorado.
- 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 (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 |
Sanford at a glance
| Population | 900 |
| Land area | 1.5 sq mi |
| Density | 616 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 81141) | $59,539 |
| Median home value (ZIP 81141) | $212,828 |
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 Sanford
How many truck accidents are there in Sanford?
36 truck crashes have been reported in Conejos County since 2015, with 4 deaths and 15 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Sanford?
The worst month is October: 19.4% of truck crashes in Conejos County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Sanford?
Garbage trucks were involved in 1 reported crash in Conejos County since 2015 (2.8% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Sanford compared with Colorado?
Per 100,000 residents, Conejos County has 38.5 truck crashes a year; Colorado has 32.6.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Sanford?
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.