Cotopaxi, CO truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Cotopaxi: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Cotopaxi and Fremont County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Fremont County numbers.
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 |
Fremont County has lower values than Colorado for crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Fremont County: 9.8 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 5.1 in Colorado.
Overview
Police reported 132 crashes involving commercial trucks in Fremont County since 2015: 53 people were injured and 13 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 33 days.
With 1 truck crash reported in Cotopaxi since 2015, this page uses Fremont County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
75% of truck crash reports in Fremont County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
The worst month is June with 12.1% of truck crashes; the quietest is September at 3.8%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 41.5% of truck crashes, against 43.5% across Colorado.
More truck crashes happen at 7–8 am than at any other hour (10.6%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 13.8% of truck crashes, compared with 14.8% in Colorado.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Cotopaxi since 2015 were spread across roads: US-50 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 2 of the truck crashes here, or 1.5%, compared with 2.8% in Colorado.
Route planning tips for Cotopaxi fleets
- Build extra time into June routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 30.1% of truck crashes here, more than Colorado; adjust start times where you can.
- 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 Fremont County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-50 | 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 |
Cotopaxi at a glance
| Land area | 0.3 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 81223) | $51,889 |
| Median home value (ZIP 81223) | $356,722 |
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 |
In the 1990s about 11 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 12. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.8 a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Cotopaxi
How common are truck crashes in Cotopaxi?
Since 2015, 132 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Fremont County (53 injured, 13 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in Cotopaxi?
June has the most truck crashes in Fremont County, 12.1% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Cotopaxi?
Garbage trucks were involved in 2 reported crashes in Fremont County since 2015 (1.5% of truck crashes).
How does Cotopaxi compare with Colorado for truck crashes?
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 Cotopaxi?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.