Jackson County, CO truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Jackson 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
0 of 53 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Jackson County compares with Colorado
Jackson County against Colorado and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Jackson County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Jackson County | Colorado | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 364.2 | 32.6 | 49.7 | 11.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 7.8 | 5.1 | 3.4 | 1.5× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.20 | 0.32 | 0.49 | 38% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 2.8% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 35.3% | 14.8% | 6.2% | 2.4× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 35.3% | 25.7% | 23.7% | 1.4× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 23.5% | 13.2% | 13.8% | 1.8× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 45.1% | 43.5% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 25.5% | 22.4% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Compared with Colorado, Jackson County is lower on injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Jackson County: 35.3% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 14.8% across Colorado.
Overview
Jackson County has recorded 53 truck crashes since 2015, with 10 people injured and 4 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 79 days.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 13.2% of the yearly total, while February has the fewest (5.7%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 45.1% of truck crashes, vs 43.5% for Colorado.
The busiest hour is 9–10 am, with 13.2% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 35.3% of truck crashes, compared with 14.8% in Colorado.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck in Jackson County happened on SR-125 (1), SR-14 (1) and US-40 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
FMCSA lists no garbage-truck crashes in Jackson County since 2015.
Route planning tips for Jackson County fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 35.3% of truck crashes here, more than Colorado; adjust start times where you can.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 35.3% of truck crashes here, more than Colorado; schedule winter checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Jackson County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Jackson County) |
|---|---|
| SR-125 | 1 |
| SR-14 | 1 |
| US-40 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Jackson County) |
|---|---|
| Hwy 125 2,112 Feet N Of Mp 63 | 2 |
| Hwy 40 At Mp 155 | 2 |
| Cr 28 6,864 Feet W Of Hwy 125 | 1 |
| Cr 6E At Hwy 125 | 1 |
| Hghwy 14 At Mp 19 | 1 |
| Hwy 125 1,056 Feet N Of Mp 38 | 1 |
| Hwy 125 103 Feet S Of Hwy 127 | 1 |
| Hwy 125 2,112 Feet From Mp 56 | 1 |
Jackson County at a glance
| Population | 1,273 |
| Land area | 1,613.7 sq mi |
| Density | 1 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $49,990 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Jackson 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 | 5 | — | 0.1 |
| 2000s | 6 | +15% | 0.2 |
| 2010s | 4 | -23% | 0.0 |
| 2020s | 5 | +16% | 0.6 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 5 to 5. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.0 a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Jackson County
ZIP codes in Jackson County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Jackson County
How many truck accidents are there in Jackson County?
Since 2015, 53 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Jackson County (10 injured, 4 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in Jackson County?
January has the most truck crashes in Jackson County, 13.2% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Jackson County?
0 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Jackson County since 2015, 0.0% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Jackson County compare with Colorado?
The yearly rate is 364.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Jackson County, vs 32.6 for Colorado.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Jackson County?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.