Gunnison County, CO truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Gunnison 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 134 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Gunnison County compares with Colorado
Gunnison County against Colorado and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Gunnison County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Gunnison County | Colorado | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 67.2 | 32.6 | 49.7 | 2.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 9.4 | 5.1 | 3.4 | 1.8× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.30 | 0.32 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.6% | 2.8% | 2.3% | 44% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 23.4% | 14.8% | 6.2% | 1.6× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.9% | 25.7% | 23.7% | 15% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 18.0% | 13.2% | 13.8% | 1.4× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.1% | 43.5% | 41.9% | 10% below the state |
| After dark | 22.7% | 22.4% | 24.8% | same |
Gunnison County sits below Colorado on garbage-truck share, morning rush (6–10 am) and winter months (nov–mar). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
Gunnison County at a glance: August worst month: 16.4% of truck crashes, vs 8.3% in an average month.
Overview
Police reported 134 crashes involving commercial trucks in Gunnison County since 2015: 38 people were injured and 13 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 31 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in August (16.4% of the year) and are lowest in May (3.7%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 39.1% of truck crashes, vs 43.5% for Colorado.
The busiest hour is 3–4 pm, with 9.0% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 23.4% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Colorado: 14.8%).
Where crashes happen
US-50 leads in Gunnison County with 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: SR-135 (2) and SR-149 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 2 crashes, 1.5% of the total, against 2.8% across Colorado.
Route planning tips for Gunnison County fleets
- Review driver schedules for August, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along US-50; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 23.4% 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
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 Gunnison County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Gunnison County) |
|---|---|
| US-50 | 5 |
| SR-135 | 2 |
| SR-149 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Gunnison County) |
|---|---|
| Hwy 50 At Mp 194 | 6 |
| Hwy 50 At Mp 124 | 5 |
| Hwy 50 At Mp 149 | 4 |
| Hwy 50 At Mp 130 | 3 |
| Hwy 133 .90 Miles N Of Mp 24 | 2 |
| Hwy 50 At Mp 119 | 2 |
| Hwy 50 At Mp 120 | 2 |
| Hwy 50 At Mp 125 | 2 |
Gunnison County at a glance
| Population | 17,310 |
| Land area | 3,239.1 sq mi |
| Density | 5 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $84,563 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Gunnison 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 | — | 0.7 |
| 2000s | 17 | +45% | 0.9 |
| 2010s | 12 | -25% | 0.7 |
| 2020s | 11 | -12% | 0.8 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 11 a year in the 1990s and 11 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.8 a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Gunnison County
ZIP codes in Gunnison County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Gunnison County
How common are truck crashes in Gunnison County?
Since 2015, 134 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Gunnison County (38 injured, 13 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Gunnison County?
Since 2015, US-50 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes in Gunnison County: 5.
When do most truck crashes happen in Gunnison County?
Truck crashes in Gunnison County peak in August, with 16.4% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Gunnison County?
2 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Gunnison County since 2015, 1.5% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Gunnison County compare with Colorado?
Per 100,000 residents, Gunnison County has 67.2 truck crashes a year; Colorado has 32.6.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Gunnison County?
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.