Ponderosa Park, CO truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Ponderosa Park: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Ponderosa Park 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 |
Compared with Colorado, Elbert County is lower 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
Since 2015, 201 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Elbert County. They injured 70 people and killed 15.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 22 days.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Ponderosa Park since 2015; patterns below come from Elbert County as a whole.
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
December has the most truck crashes, 13.4% of the yearly total, while October has the fewest (5.5%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 51.1% of truck crashes, vs 43.5% for Colorado.
The busiest hour is 7–8 am, 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 (5). Next come CR-HILLTOP Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
2 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.0% share (Colorado: 2.8%).
Route planning tips for Ponderosa Park fleets
- Review driver schedules for December, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to SR-83 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 28.6% of truck crashes here, more than Colorado; adjust start times where you can.
- 22.5% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Colorado; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 Elbert County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-83 | 5 |
| 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 |
Ponderosa Park at a glance
| Land area | 14.4 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 |
In the 1990s about 12 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 19. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 0.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Ponderosa Park
How many truck accidents are there in Ponderosa Park?
Elbert County has had 201 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 70 people and killing 15.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Ponderosa Park?
Since 2015, SR-83 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Ponderosa Park: 5.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Ponderosa Park?
Truck crashes in Elbert County peak in December, with 13.4% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Ponderosa Park?
Since 2015, Elbert County has reported 2 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.0% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Ponderosa Park compared with Colorado?
Elbert County records 56.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 32.6 across Colorado.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Ponderosa Park?
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.