Custer County, CO truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Custer 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
0 of 39 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Custer County compares with Colorado
Custer County against Colorado and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Custer County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Custer County | Colorado | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 58.9 | 32.6 | 49.7 | 1.8× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 11.1 | 5.1 | 3.4 | 2.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.33 | 0.32 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 2.8% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 25.0% | 14.8% | 6.2% | 1.7× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 11.1% | 25.7% | 23.7% | 57% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 22.2% | 13.2% | 13.8% | 1.7× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 36.1% | 43.5% | 41.9% | 17% below the state |
| After dark | 27.8% | 22.4% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Custer County sits below Colorado on garbage-truck share, morning rush (6–10 am) and winter months (nov–mar). It runs above Colorado on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Custer County: October 17.9% of truck crashes happen in October, more than any other month.
Overview
Custer County has recorded 39 truck crashes since 2015, with 13 people injured and 4 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 112 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 17.9% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 2.6%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 36.1% of truck crashes, against 43.5% across Colorado.
More truck crashes happen at 3–4 pm than at any other hour (15.4%).
Road surface: 25.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Colorado: 14.8%).
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck in Custer County happened on SR-69 (2), SR-67 (1) and SR-96 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
FMCSA lists no garbage-truck crashes in Custer County since 2015.
Route planning tips for Custer County fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 25.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Colorado; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 Custer County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Custer County) |
|---|---|
| SR-69 | 2 |
| SR-67 | 1 |
| SR-96 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Custer County) |
|---|---|
| Hwy 69 At Mp 51 | 3 |
| Hwy 69 .83 Miles N Of Mp 56 | 2 |
| Hwy 69 At Mp 43 | 2 |
| Hwy 69 At Mp 64 | 2 |
| Hwy 69 At Mp 70 | 2 |
| Copper Gulch Rd Near 955 Cr 215 | 1 |
| Cr 140 21,648 Feet W Of Hwy 69 | 1 |
| Cr 2152,112 Feet N Of Mp 2 | 1 |
Custer County at a glance
| Population | 5,553 |
| Land area | 738.6 sq mi |
| Density | 8 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $70,203 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Custer 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 | 1 | — | 0.1 |
| 2000s | 2 | +117% | 0.2 |
| 2010s | 2 | -21% | 0.3 |
| 2020s | 4 | +200% | 0.6 |
In the 1990s about 1 truck crash a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 4. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.2 a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Custer County
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Questions fleets ask about Custer County
How many truck accidents are there in Custer County?
Custer County has had 39 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 13 people and killing 4.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Custer County?
The worst month is October: 17.9% of truck crashes in Custer County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Custer County?
0 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Custer County since 2015, 0.0% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Custer County compared with Colorado?
Per 100,000 residents, Custer County has 58.9 truck crashes a year; Colorado has 32.6.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Custer County?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.