Mount Crested Butte, CO truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Mount Crested Butte: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Mount Crested Butte 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
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 |
Compared with Colorado, Gunnison County is lower 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.
The headline for Gunnison County: August the month with the most truck crashes: 16.4% of the year's total.
Overview
Police reported 134 crashes involving commercial trucks in Gunnison County since 2015: 38 people were injured and 13 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 31 days.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Mount Crested Butte 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
August has the most truck crashes, 16.4% of the yearly total, while May has the fewest (3.7%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 39.1% of truck crashes, against 43.5% across Colorado.
The busiest hour is 3–4 pm, 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
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of Mount Crested Butte happened on SR-135 (1); no road leads clearly.
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 Mount Crested Butte fleets
- Review driver schedules for August, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 23.4% of truck crashes here, more than Colorado; schedule winter checks early.
- 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
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-135 | 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 |
Mount Crested Butte at a glance
| Population | 953 |
| Land area | 2.1 sq mi |
| Density | 461 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 81225) | $85,357 |
| Median home value (ZIP 81225) | $547,200 |
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 |
In the 1990s about 11 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 11. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.8 a year in 2016–19, 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Mount Crested Butte
How many truck crashes happen in Mount Crested Butte?
Since 2015, 134 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Gunnison County (38 injured, 13 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in Mount Crested Butte?
The worst month is August: 16.4% of truck crashes in Gunnison County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Mount Crested Butte?
Garbage trucks were involved in 2 reported crashes in Gunnison County since 2015 (1.5% of truck crashes).
How does Mount Crested Butte compare with Colorado for truck crashes?
Gunnison County records 67.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 32.6 across Colorado.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Mount Crested Butte?
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.