Vail, CO truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Vail: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Vail and Eagle County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Eagle County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
7 of 607 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Eagle County compares with Colorado
Eagle County against Colorado and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Eagle County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Eagle County | Colorado | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 96.4 | 32.6 | 49.7 | 3.0× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.6 | 5.1 | 3.4 | 49% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.32 | 0.32 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.2% | 2.8% | 2.3% | 56% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 51.0% | 14.8% | 6.2% | 3.5× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.2% | 25.7% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 42.4% | 13.2% | 13.8% | 3.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 61.6% | 43.5% | 41.9% | 1.4× the state |
| After dark | 31.4% | 22.4% | 24.8% | 1.4× the state |
Compared with Colorado, Eagle County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
What stands out in Eagle County: 51.0% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 14.8% in Colorado.
Overview
Eagle County has recorded 607 truck crashes since 2015, with 190 people injured and 15 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 7 days in fully reported years.
Only 70 truck crashes were reported in Vail since 2015; patterns below come from Eagle County as a whole.
75% of truck crash reports in Eagle County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
March has the most truck crashes, 14.8% of the yearly total, while September has the fewest (4.6%).
November through March accounts for 61.6% of truck crashes here, compared with 43.5% in Colorado.
By time of day, 10–11 am stands out with 7.4% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 51.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Colorado: 14.8%).
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Vail since 2015 were spread across roads: I-70 (3) and Mountain Star Dr (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 7 crashes, 1.2% of the total, against 2.8% across Colorado.
Route planning tips for Vail fleets
- Review driver schedules for March, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 51.0% 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
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 Eagle County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-70 | 3 |
| Mountain Star Dr | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Eagle County) |
|---|---|
| I 70 At Mp 187 | 13 |
| I70 At Mp 186 | 12 |
| I 70 At Mp 182 | 10 |
| I70 At Mp 185 | 7 |
| I70 At Mp 183 | 7 |
| I 70 At Mp 186 | 7 |
| I 70 At Mp 170 | 7 |
| I70 At Mp 184 | 6 |
Vail at a glance
| Population | 4,466 |
| Land area | 4.7 sq mi |
| Density | 949 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 81657) | $100,573 |
| Median home value (ZIP 81657) | $1,384,249 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Eagle 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 | 41 | — | 0.9 |
| 2000s | 49 | +19% | 1.8 |
| 2010s | 51 | +4% | 0.9 |
| 2020s | 56 | +10% | 1.0 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 41 to 56. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 0.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Vail
How many truck accidents are there in Vail?
Since 2015, 607 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Eagle County (190 injured, 15 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Vail?
Truck crashes in Eagle County peak in March, with 14.8% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Vail?
7 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Eagle County since 2015, 1.2% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Vail compare with Colorado?
The yearly rate is 96.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Eagle County, vs 32.6 for Colorado.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Vail?
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.