Pitkin, CO truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Pitkin: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Pitkin 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 |
Compared with Colorado, Gunnison County is lower 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.
What stands out in Gunnison County: August 16.4% of truck crashes happen in August, more than any other month.
Overview
Gunnison County has recorded 134 truck crashes since 2015, with 38 people injured and 13 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 31 days.
Pitkin had 0 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Gunnison County numbers.
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%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 39.1% of truck crashes, vs 43.5% for Colorado.
By time of day, 3–4 pm stands out with 9.0% of truck crashes.
23.4% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 14.8% across Colorado.
Where crashes happen
NHTSA lists no located fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Pitkin since 2015.
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 Pitkin fleets
- Build extra time into August routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 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
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 |
Pitkin at a glance
| Population | 73 |
| Land area | 0.3 sq mi |
| Density | 283 per sq mi |
| Median home value (ZIP 81241) | $436,480 |
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. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.8 a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Pitkin
How many truck crashes happen in Pitkin?
Gunnison County has had 134 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 38 people and killing 13.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Pitkin?
The worst month is August: 16.4% of truck crashes in Gunnison County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Pitkin?
Garbage trucks were involved in 2 reported crashes in Gunnison County since 2015 (1.5% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Pitkin compared with Colorado?
The yearly rate is 67.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Gunnison County, vs 32.6 for Colorado.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Pitkin?
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.