Dolores County, CO truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Dolores 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
2 of 74 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Dolores County compares with Colorado
Dolores County against Colorado and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Dolores County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Dolores County | Colorado | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 261.6 | 32.6 | 49.7 | 8.0× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.4 | 5.1 | 3.4 | 73% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.24 | 0.32 | 0.49 | 25% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.8% | 2.8% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 43.7% | 14.8% | 6.2% | 3.0× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 19.7% | 25.7% | 23.7% | 23% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 36.6% | 13.2% | 13.8% | 2.8× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 71.8% | 43.5% | 41.9% | 1.7× the state |
| After dark | 39.4% | 22.4% | 24.8% | 1.8× the state |
Compared with Colorado, Dolores County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
Dolores County at a glance: 43.7% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 14.8% across Colorado.
Overview
Police reported 74 crashes involving commercial trucks in Dolores County since 2015: 19 people were injured and 1 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 57 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is February with 18.9% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 0.0%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 71.8% of truck crashes, vs 43.5% for Colorado.
More truck crashes happen at 7–8 am than at any other hour (9.5%).
Road surface: 43.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Colorado: 14.8%).
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck in Dolores County since 2015: SR-145 (1) and US-491 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 2 crashes, 2.7% of the total, against 2.8% across Colorado.
Route planning tips for Dolores County fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Dolores County.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 43.7% of truck crashes here, more than Colorado; schedule winter checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Dolores County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Dolores County) |
|---|---|
| SR-145 | 1 |
| US-491 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Dolores County) |
|---|---|
| Hwy 491 At Mp 60 | 7 |
| Hwy 491 At Mp 53 | 3 |
| Hwy 491 370 Feet N Of Mp 59 | 3 |
| Hwy 491 .90 Miles N Of Mp 60 | 3 |
| Hwy 491 2,112 Feet N Of Mp 62 | 2 |
| Hwy 491 At Mp 50 | 2 |
| Hwy 491 At Mp 52 | 2 |
| Hwy 491 At Mp 55 | 2 |
Dolores County at a glance
| Population | 2,467 |
| Land area | 1,067.2 sq mi |
| Density | 2 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $75,838 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Dolores 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 | 4 | — | 0.3 |
| 2000s | 4 | -3% | 0.1 |
| 2010s | 4 | -5% | 0.1 |
| 2020s | 8 | +103% | 0.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 4 to 8. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 0.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
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Questions fleets ask about Dolores County
How common are truck crashes in Dolores County?
74 truck crashes have been reported in Dolores County since 2015, with 1 deaths and 19 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Dolores County?
February has the most truck crashes in Dolores County, 18.9% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Dolores County?
Since 2015, Dolores County has reported 2 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.7% of its truck crashes.
How does Dolores County compare with Colorado for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 261.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Dolores County, vs 32.6 for Colorado.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Dolores 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.