Orchard City, CO truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Orchard City: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Orchard City and Delta County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Delta County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
5 of 52 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Delta County compares with Colorado
Delta County against Colorado and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Delta County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Delta County | Colorado | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 13.3 | 32.6 | 49.7 | 59% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.4 | 5.1 | 3.4 | 1.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.38 | 0.32 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 8.5% | 2.8% | 2.3% | 3.1× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 8.5% | 14.8% | 6.2% | 42% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 36.2% | 25.7% | 23.7% | 1.4× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 8.5% | 13.2% | 13.8% | 35% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 31.9% | 43.5% | 41.9% | 27% below the state |
| After dark | 17.0% | 22.4% | 24.8% | 24% below the state |
Compared with Colorado, Delta County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
Delta County at a glance: 1 in 12 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 8.5%, vs 2.8% in Colorado.
Overview
Delta County has recorded 52 truck crashes since 2015, with 18 people injured and 3 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 85 days.
Orchard City had 0 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Delta County numbers.
54% of truck crash reports in Delta County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
The worst month is May with 13.5% of truck crashes; the quietest is March at 1.9%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 31.9% of truck crashes, against 43.5% across Colorado.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 17.3% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 8.5% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Colorado: 14.8%).
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of Orchard City happened on SR-92 (1) and US-50 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 5 crashes, 9.6% of the total, against 2.8% across Colorado.
Route planning tips for Orchard City fleets
- Plan May schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Delta County.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 36.2% of truck crashes here, more than Colorado; adjust start times where you can.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Delta County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-92 | 1 |
| US-50 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Delta County) |
|---|---|
| Hwy 50 At Mp 77 | 2 |
| B Rd At Ash Mesa Rd | 1 |
| Black Canyon Road 528 Feet E Of Lakeview Rd | 1 |
| Crawford Rd At Stewart Mesa Rd | 1 |
| E. Bridge St At 4Th St. | 1 |
| F Rd 931 Feet E Of 1825 Rd | 1 |
| G Rd At 1385 Rd | 1 |
| Gunnisin River Dr | 1 |
Orchard City at a glance
| Population | 3,276 |
| Land area | 11.5 sq mi |
| Density | 284 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 81410) | $67,826 |
| Median home value (ZIP 81410) | $387,144 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Delta 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 | 6 | — | 0.9 |
| 2000s | 8 | +35% | 0.6 |
| 2010s | 5 | -33% | 0.4 |
| 2020s | 4 | -17% | 0.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 6 a year in the 1990s and 4 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.8 a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Orchard City
How many truck accidents are there in Orchard City?
Delta County has had 52 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 18 people and killing 3.
When do most truck crashes happen in Orchard City?
The worst month is May: 13.5% of truck crashes in Delta County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Orchard City?
5 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Delta County since 2015, 9.6% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Orchard City compared with Colorado?
Per 100,000 residents, Delta County has 13.3 truck crashes a year; Colorado has 32.6.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Orchard City?
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.