Fremont County, CO truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Fremont 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 132 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Fremont County compares with Colorado
Fremont County against Colorado and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Fremont County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Fremont County | Colorado | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 22.3 | 32.6 | 49.7 | 32% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 9.8 | 5.1 | 3.4 | 1.9× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.40 | 0.32 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.6% | 2.8% | 2.3% | 41% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 13.8% | 14.8% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 30.1% | 25.7% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.6% | 13.2% | 13.8% | 20% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.5% | 43.5% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 21.1% | 22.4% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with Colorado, Fremont County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above Colorado on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Fremont County: 9.8 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 5.1 across Colorado.
Overview
Since 2015, 132 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Fremont County. They injured 53 people and killed 13.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 33 days.
When crashes happen
June has the most truck crashes, 12.1% of the yearly total, while September has the fewest (3.8%).
November through March accounts for 41.5% of truck crashes here, compared with 43.5% in Colorado.
By time of day, 7–8 am stands out with 10.6% of truck crashes.
13.8% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 14.8% across Colorado.
Where crashes happen
US-50 leads in Fremont County with 7 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: SR-115 (2), CR-S 4Th St (1) and SR-9 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
2 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.5% share (Colorado: 2.8%).
Route planning tips for Fremont County fleets
- Build extra time into June routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use US-50, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 30.1% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Colorado; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Fremont County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Fremont County) |
|---|---|
| US-50 | 7 |
| SR-115 | 2 |
| CR-S 4Th St | 1 |
| SR-9 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Fremont County) |
|---|---|
| Hwy 115 At Mp 18 | 3 |
| Barrett Rd | 2 |
| Hwy 115 At Mp 14 | 2 |
| Hwy 115 At Mp 16 | 2 |
| Hwy 50 At Dozier Ave | 2 |
| Hwy 50 At Mp 226 | 2 |
| Hwy 50 At Mp 267 | 2 |
| Hwy 50 At Mp 272 | 2 |
Fremont County at a glance
| Population | 50,093 |
| Land area | 1,533.8 sq mi |
| Density | 33 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $64,167 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Fremont 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 | 11 | — | 0.5 |
| 2000s | 11 | +7% | 0.3 |
| 2010s | 9 | -20% | 0.8 |
| 2020s | 12 | +32% | 0.8 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 11 to 12. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 1.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Fremont County
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Questions fleets ask about Fremont County
How common are truck crashes in Fremont County?
132 truck crashes have been reported in Fremont County since 2015, with 13 deaths and 53 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Fremont County?
NHTSA data shows US-50 with 7 fatal large-truck crashes in Fremont County since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Fremont County?
June has the most truck crashes in Fremont County, 12.1% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Fremont County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 2 reported crashes in Fremont County since 2015 (1.5% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Fremont County compared with Colorado?
The yearly rate is 22.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Fremont County, vs 32.6 for Colorado.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Fremont 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.