Air Force Academy, CO truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Air Force Academy: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Air Force Academy and El Paso County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use El Paso County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
6.0 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 4.3 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How El Paso County compares with Colorado
El Paso County against Colorado and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where El Paso County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | El Paso County | Colorado | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 19.1 | 32.6 | 49.7 | 41% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.3 | 5.1 | 3.4 | 16% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.27 | 0.32 | 0.49 | 16% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 5.3% | 2.8% | 2.3% | 1.9× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 9.9% | 14.8% | 6.2% | 33% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.1% | 25.7% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 9.7% | 13.2% | 13.8% | 26% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.3% | 43.5% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 17.3% | 22.4% | 24.8% | 23% below the state |
Compared with Colorado, El Paso County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. It runs above Colorado on garbage-truck share.
El Paso County at a glance: 1 in 19 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 5.3%, vs 2.8% in Colorado.
Overview
El Paso County has recorded 1,681 truck crashes since 2015, with 471 people injured and 69 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 3 days in fully reported years.
Air Force Academy had 0 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use El Paso County numbers.
42% of truck crash reports in El Paso County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 10.1% of the yearly total, while February has the fewest (6.9%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 43.3% of truck crashes, against 43.5% across Colorado.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out with 8.6% of truck crashes.
9.9% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 14.8% across Colorado.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-25 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (9). It is followed by N Union Blvd (2), Beacon Lite Rd (1) and CR-105 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 88 crashes, 5.2% of the total, against 2.8% across Colorado.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in November (16%).
They recorded 6.0 deaths per 100 crashes, against 4.3 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Air Force Academy fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in El Paso County.
- Look at alternatives to I-25 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Waste haulers: November is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in El Paso County.
- 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 El Paso County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-25 | 9 |
| N Union Blvd | 2 |
| Beacon Lite Rd | 1 |
| CR-105 | 1 |
| N Academy Blvd | 1 |
| SR-83 | 1 |
| Woodman Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (El Paso County) |
|---|---|
| I-25 | 28 |
| N Powers Blvd At Barnes Rd | 10 |
| I25 At Mp 162 | 8 |
| I25 At Mp 161 | 7 |
| I 25 At Mp 162 | 7 |
| I 25 At Mp 150 | 7 |
| I 25 At Mp 149 | 7 |
| I 25 At Mp 135 | 7 |
Air Force Academy at a glance
| Land area | 10.0 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 80840) | $69,474 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in El Paso 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 | 101 | — | 3.9 |
| 2000s | 146 | +45% | 3.8 |
| 2010s | 139 | -4% | 3.6 |
| 2020s | 143 | +3% | 6.2 |
In the 1990s about 101 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 143. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 5.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 6.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Air Force Academy
How many truck accidents are there in Air Force Academy?
El Paso County has had 1,681 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 471 people and killing 69.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Air Force Academy?
I-25 had 9 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Air Force Academy since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Air Force Academy?
Truck crashes in El Paso County peak in January, with 10.1% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Air Force Academy?
Since 2015, El Paso County has reported 88 garbage-truck crashes, or 5.2% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Air Force Academy compared with Colorado?
El Paso County records 19.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 32.6 across Colorado.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Air Force Academy?
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.