Rye, CO truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Rye: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Rye and Huerfano County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Huerfano County numbers.
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
Police reported 190 crashes involving commercial trucks in Huerfano County since 2015: 72 people were injured and 13 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 22 days in fully reported years.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Rye since 2015; patterns below come from Huerfano County as a whole.
82% of truck crash reports in Huerfano County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
The worst month is February with 15.8% of truck crashes; the quietest is June at 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.
26.8% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 14.8% across Colorado.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of Rye happened on I-25 (2); 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 Rye fleets
- Review driver schedules for February, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 26.8% 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 Huerfano County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-25 | 2 |
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 |
Rye at a glance
| Population | 203 |
| Land area | 0.1 sq mi |
| Density | 2,160 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 81069) | $97,513 |
| Median home value (ZIP 81069) | $363,159 |
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.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Rye
How many truck crashes happen in Rye?
Since 2015, 190 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Huerfano County (72 injured, 13 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Rye?
The worst month is February: 15.8% of truck crashes in Huerfano County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Rye?
1 crash involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Huerfano County since 2015, 0.5% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Rye compared with Colorado?
Huerfano County records 232.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 32.6 across Colorado.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Rye?
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.