Stratton, CO truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Stratton: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Stratton and Kit Carson County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Kit Carson County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
0 of 231 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Kit Carson County compares with Colorado
Kit Carson County against Colorado and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Kit Carson County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Kit Carson County | Colorado | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 282.5 | 32.6 | 49.7 | 8.7× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 7.7 | 5.1 | 3.4 | 1.5× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.33 | 0.32 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 2.8% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 25.9% | 14.8% | 6.2% | 1.8× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.3% | 25.7% | 23.7% | 13% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 14.1% | 13.2% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 47.3% | 43.5% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 27.7% | 22.4% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Kit Carson County has lower values than Colorado for garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Kit Carson County: 0 garbage-truck share of crashes is 0.0%, against 2.8% for Colorado.
Overview
Police reported 231 crashes involving commercial trucks in Kit Carson County since 2015: 76 people were injured and 17 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 18 days.
Only 6 truck crashes were reported in Stratton since 2015; patterns below come from Kit Carson County as a whole.
85% of truck crash reports in Kit Carson County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
March has the most truck crashes, 13.9% of the yearly total, while February has the fewest (5.2%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 47.3% of truck crashes, vs 43.5% for Colorado.
More truck crashes happen at 11 am–12 pm than at any other hour (7.8%).
25.9% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 14.8% across Colorado.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-70 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (4). It is followed by US-24 (2) and CR-30 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Since 2015, no garbage-truck crashes were reported for Kit Carson County.
Route planning tips for Stratton fleets
- Build extra time into March routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to I-70 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- With 25.9% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Colorado), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Kit Carson County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-70 | 4 |
| US-24 | 2 |
| CR-30 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Kit Carson County) |
|---|---|
| I 70 At Mp 444 | 6 |
| I70 At Mp 427 | 5 |
| I 70 At Mp 436 | 4 |
| I 70 At Mp 442 | 4 |
| I70 At Mp 421 | 3 |
| I70 At Mp 401 | 3 |
| I70 At Mp 396 | 3 |
| I70 2,640 Feet E Of Mp 363 | 3 |
Stratton at a glance
| Population | 651 |
| Land area | 0.5 sq mi |
| Density | 1,267 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 80836) | $65,208 |
| Median home value (ZIP 80836) | $211,570 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Kit Carson 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 | 19 | — | 0.5 |
| 2000s | 19 | +0% | 0.7 |
| 2010s | 16 | -15% | 0.7 |
| 2020s | 24 | +47% | 1.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 19 a year in the 1990s and 24 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.0 a year in 2016–19, 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Stratton
How many truck crashes happen in Stratton?
Kit Carson County has had 231 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 76 people and killing 17.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Stratton?
I-70 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Stratton since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Stratton?
March has the most truck crashes in Kit Carson County, 13.9% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Stratton?
0 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Kit Carson County since 2015, 0.0% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Stratton compare with Colorado?
Per 100,000 residents, Kit Carson County has 282.5 truck crashes a year; Colorado has 32.6.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Stratton?
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.