Elizabeth, CO truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Elizabeth: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Elizabeth and Elbert County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Elbert County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
2 of 201 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Elbert County compares with Colorado
Elbert County against Colorado and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Elbert County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Elbert County | Colorado | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 56.3 | 32.6 | 49.7 | 1.7× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 8.2 | 5.1 | 3.4 | 1.6× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.35 | 0.32 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.1% | 2.8% | 2.3% | 60% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 22.5% | 14.8% | 6.2% | 1.5× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 28.6% | 25.7% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 15.4% | 13.2% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 51.1% | 43.5% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 31.3% | 22.4% | 24.8% | 1.4× the state |
Elbert County sits below Colorado on garbage-truck share. It runs above Colorado on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in Elbert County: 1 in 91 garbage-truck share of crashes is 1.1%, against 2.8% for Colorado.
Overview
Elbert County has recorded 201 truck crashes since 2015, with 70 people injured and 15 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 22 days in fully reported years.
With 14 truck crashes reported in Elizabeth since 2015, this page uses Elbert County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
73% of truck crash reports in Elbert County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
The worst month is December with 13.4% of truck crashes; the quietest is October at 5.5%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 51.1% of truck crashes, vs 43.5% for Colorado.
By time of day, 7–8 am stands out with 10.9% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 22.5% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Colorado: 14.8%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-83 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (4). It is followed by CR-HILLTOP Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 2 of the truck crashes here, or 1.0%, compared with 2.8% in Colorado.
Route planning tips for Elizabeth fleets
- Plan December schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Elbert County.
- Check whether your routes use SR-83, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 28.6% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Colorado; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 22.5% 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
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Elbert County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-83 | 4 |
| CR-HILLTOP Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Elbert County) |
|---|---|
| I 70 At Mp 346 | 12 |
| I 70 At Mp 335 | 5 |
| I 70 At Mp 337 | 4 |
| I 70 At Mp 348 | 4 |
| I 70 At Mp 356 | 4 |
| I70 At Mp 343 | 4 |
| I70 At Mp 336 | 3 |
| I70 At Mp 334 | 3 |
Elizabeth at a glance
| Population | 2,773 |
| Land area | 2.1 sq mi |
| Density | 1,298 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 80107) | $135,262 |
| Median home value (ZIP 80107) | $686,324 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Elbert 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 | 12 | — | 0.5 |
| 2000s | 12 | -2% | 0.7 |
| 2010s | 16 | +32% | 0.5 |
| 2020s | 19 | +23% | 0.8 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 12 to 19. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.5 a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Elizabeth
How many truck crashes happen in Elizabeth?
Since 2015, 201 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Elbert County (70 injured, 15 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Elizabeth?
Since 2015, SR-83 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Elizabeth: 4.
When do most truck crashes happen in Elizabeth?
December has the most truck crashes in Elbert County, 13.4% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Elizabeth?
Garbage trucks were involved in 2 reported crashes in Elbert County since 2015 (1.0% of truck crashes).
How does Elizabeth compare with Colorado for truck crashes?
Elbert County records 56.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 32.6 across Colorado.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Elizabeth?
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.