Vona, CO truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Vona: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Vona 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). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Kit Carson County: 0 crashes involve a garbage truck (0 since 2015), vs 2.8% across Colorado.
Overview
Kit Carson County has recorded 231 truck crashes since 2015, with 76 people injured and 17 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 18 days in fully reported years.
Vona had 0 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Kit Carson County numbers.
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
Truck crashes peak in March (13.9% of the year) and are lowest in February (5.2%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 47.3% of truck crashes, vs 43.5% for Colorado.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, with 7.8% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 25.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Colorado: 14.8%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-70 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (4). Next come CR-30 (1) and US-24 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
FMCSA lists no garbage-truck crashes in Kit Carson County since 2015.
Route planning tips for Vona fleets
- Build extra time into March routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along I-70; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 25.9% of truck crashes here, more than Colorado; schedule winter checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Kit Carson County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-70 | 4 |
| CR-30 | 1 |
| US-24 | 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 |
Vona at a glance
| Population | 90 |
| Land area | 0.2 sq mi |
| Density | 407 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 80861) | $84,375 |
| Median home value (ZIP 80861) | $220,488 |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 19 to 24. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.0 a year in 2016–19, 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Vona
How many truck crashes happen in Vona?
Since 2015, 231 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Kit Carson County (76 injured, 17 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Vona?
Since 2015, I-70 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Vona: 4.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Vona?
Truck crashes in Kit Carson County peak in March, with 13.9% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Vona?
0 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Kit Carson County since 2015, 0.0% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Vona compared 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 Vona?
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.