Kiowa County, CO truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Kiowa 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 111 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Kiowa County compares with Colorado
Kiowa County against Colorado and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Kiowa County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Kiowa County | Colorado | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 692.3 | 32.6 | 49.7 | 21.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.7 | 5.1 | 3.4 | 8% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.43 | 0.32 | 0.49 | 1.3× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 2.8% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 20.8% | 14.8% | 6.2% | 1.4× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.6% | 25.7% | 23.7% | 8% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 17.0% | 13.2% | 13.8% | 1.3× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 46.2% | 43.5% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 29.2% | 22.4% | 24.8% | 1.3× the state |
Kiowa County sits below Colorado on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above Colorado on crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Kiowa County: April 18.9% of truck crashes happen in April, more than any other month.
Overview
Kiowa County has recorded 111 truck crashes since 2015, with 47 people injured and 5 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 38 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is April with 18.9% of truck crashes; the quietest is May at 2.7%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 46.2% of truck crashes, vs 43.5% for Colorado.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out with 14.4% of truck crashes.
20.8% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 14.8% across Colorado.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck in Kiowa County since 2015: SR-96 (2) and US-287 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
No crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Kiowa County since 2015.
Route planning tips for Kiowa County fleets
- Build extra time into April routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 20.8% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Colorado; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Kiowa County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Kiowa County) |
|---|---|
| SR-96 | 2 |
| US-287 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Kiowa County) |
|---|---|
| Hwy 287 2,640 Feet N Of Mp 122 | 4 |
| Hwy 287 At 104 | 4 |
| Hwy 287 At Mp 119 | 4 |
| Hwy 96 At Mp 176 | 4 |
| Hwy 385 At Mp 124 | 3 |
| Hwy 287 At Mp 110 | 3 |
| Hwy 287 5,227 Feet N Of Mp 119 | 3 |
| Blk Of Wanstead St | 2 |
Kiowa County at a glance
| Population | 1,392 |
| Land area | 1,767.8 sq mi |
| Density | 1 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $58,438 |
Historical data: truck crashes in Kiowa 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 | 8 | — | 0.4 |
| 2000s | 8 | -9% | 0.6 |
| 2010s | 8 | +4% | 0.3 |
| 2020s | 9 | +20% | 0.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 8 to 9. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.5 a year in 2016–19, 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Kiowa County
ZIP codes in Kiowa County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Kiowa County
How many truck crashes happen in Kiowa County?
Since 2015, 111 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Kiowa County (47 injured, 5 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in Kiowa County?
April has the most truck crashes in Kiowa County, 18.9% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Kiowa County?
Since 2015, Kiowa County has reported 0 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.0% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Kiowa County compared with Colorado?
Kiowa County records 692.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 32.6 across Colorado.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Kiowa County?
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.