Cathedral, CO truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Cathedral: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Cathedral and Gunnison County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Gunnison County numbers.
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
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
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). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
Gunnison County at a glance: August 16.4% of truck crashes happen in August, more than any other month.
Overview
Since 2015, 134 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Gunnison County. They injured 38 people and killed 13.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 31 days.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Cathedral since 2015; patterns below come from Gunnison County as a whole.
85% of truck crash reports in Gunnison County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
The worst month is August with 16.4% of truck crashes; the quietest is May at 3.7%.
November through March accounts for 39.1% of truck crashes here, compared with 43.5% in Colorado.
By time of day, 3–4 pm stands out with 9.0% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 23.4% of truck crashes, compared with 14.8% in Colorado.
Where crashes happen
No fatal crash involving a large truck has a recorded location within 10 miles of Cathedral since 2015.
Garbage & waste trucks
2 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.5% share (Colorado: 2.8%).
Route planning tips for Cathedral fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Gunnison County.
- 23.4% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Colorado; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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
No fatal crashes involving a large truck with a road name were recorded within 10 miles since 2015.
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 |
Cathedral at a glance
| Land area | 21.3 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 81243) | $73,636 |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 11 to 11. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 0.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Cathedral
How many truck crashes happen in Cathedral?
Since 2015, 134 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Gunnison County (38 injured, 13 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in Cathedral?
Truck crashes in Gunnison County peak in August, with 16.4% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Cathedral?
Since 2015, Gunnison County has reported 2 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.5% of its truck crashes.
How does Cathedral compare with Colorado for truck crashes?
Gunnison County records 67.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 32.6 across Colorado.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Cathedral?
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.