Huerfano County, CO truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Huerfano 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
1 of 190 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Huerfano County compares with Colorado
Huerfano County against Colorado and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Huerfano County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Huerfano County | Colorado | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 232.9 | 32.6 | 49.7 | 7.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 7.3 | 5.1 | 3.4 | 1.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.37 | 0.32 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.6% | 2.8% | 2.3% | 80% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 26.8% | 14.8% | 6.2% | 1.8× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.7% | 25.7% | 23.7% | 20% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 19.0% | 13.2% | 13.8% | 1.4× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 54.2% | 43.5% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 36.3% | 22.4% | 24.8% | 1.6× the state |
Compared with Colorado, Huerfano County is lower on garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above Colorado on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in Huerfano County: 26.8% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Colorado: 14.8%).
Overview
Huerfano County has recorded 190 truck crashes since 2015, with 72 people injured and 13 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 22 days.
When crashes happen
February has the most truck crashes, 15.8% of the yearly total, while June has the fewest (4.2%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 54.2% of truck crashes, vs 43.5% for Colorado.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 7.4% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 26.8% of truck crashes, compared with 14.8% in Colorado.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck in Huerfano County happened on SR-69 (3), US-160 (3) and I-25 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 1 of the truck crashes here, or 0.5%, compared with 2.8% in Colorado.
Route planning tips for Huerfano County fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Huerfano County.
- With 26.8% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Colorado), plan winter equipment checks early.
- 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 Huerfano County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Huerfano County) |
|---|---|
| SR-69 | 3 |
| US-160 | 3 |
| I-25 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Huerfano County) |
|---|---|
| Hwy 69 At Mp 26 | 5 |
| I 25 At Mp 52 | 4 |
| I25 At Mp 52 | 4 |
| I25 At Mp 64 | 3 |
| Hwy 69 At Mp 35 | 3 |
| Hwy 69 1,056 Feet N Of Mp 26 | 3 |
| Hwy 160 At Mp 279 | 3 |
| H160 At Mp 300 | 2 |
Huerfano County at a glance
| Population | 6,988 |
| Land area | 1,591.0 sq mi |
| Density | 4 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $60,834 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Huerfano 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 | 15 | — | 0.6 |
| 2000s | 10 | -35% | 0.6 |
| 2010s | 11 | +12% | 0.2 |
| 2020s | 18 | +64% | 1.0 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 15 to 18. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.2 a year in 2016–19, 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Huerfano County
ZIP codes in Huerfano County
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Questions fleets ask about Huerfano County
How many truck crashes happen in Huerfano County?
Since 2015, 190 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Huerfano County (72 injured, 13 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in Huerfano County?
Truck crashes in Huerfano County peak in February, with 15.8% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Huerfano County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 1 reported crash in Huerfano County since 2015 (0.5% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Huerfano County compare with Colorado?
Per 100,000 residents, Huerfano County has 232.9 truck crashes a year; Colorado has 32.6.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Huerfano County?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.