Genoa, CO truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Genoa: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Genoa and Lincoln County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Lincoln County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
0 of 272 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Lincoln County compares with Colorado
Lincoln County against Colorado and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Lincoln County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Lincoln County | Colorado | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 393.0 | 32.6 | 49.7 | 12.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 9.9 | 5.1 | 3.4 | 1.9× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.39 | 0.32 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 2.8% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 25.6% | 14.8% | 6.2% | 1.7× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 17.4% | 25.7% | 23.7% | 33% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 22.7% | 13.2% | 13.8% | 1.7× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 50.8% | 43.5% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 31.0% | 22.4% | 24.8% | 1.4× the state |
Compared with Colorado, Lincoln County is lower on garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for Lincoln County: 0 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 0.0%, vs 2.8% in Colorado.
Overview
Lincoln County has recorded 272 truck crashes since 2015, with 108 people injured and 26 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 17 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Genoa since 2015, this page uses Lincoln County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
81% of truck crash reports in Lincoln County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in February (13.6% of the year) and are lowest in April (5.5%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 50.8% of truck crashes, vs 43.5% for Colorado.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out with 7.0% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 25.6% of truck crashes, compared with 14.8% in Colorado.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-70 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (4). Next come US-24 (1) and US-40 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
No crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Lincoln County since 2015.
Route planning tips for Genoa fleets
- Review driver schedules for February, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use I-70, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- With 25.6% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Colorado), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Lincoln County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-70 | 4 |
| US-24 | 1 |
| US-40 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Lincoln County) |
|---|---|
| I 70 At Mp 378 | 5 |
| I 70 At Mp 365 | 5 |
| I 70 At Mp 383 | 5 |
| Hwy 40 At Mp 417 | 5 |
| Hwy 40 At Mp 386 | 4 |
| Hwy 40 At Mp 406 | 4 |
| Hwy 40 At Mp 413 | 4 |
| I70 529 Feet E Of Mp 379 | 4 |
Genoa at a glance
| Population | 154 |
| Land area | 0.3 sq mi |
| Density | 497 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 80818) | $56,518 |
| Median home value (ZIP 80818) | $250,189 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Lincoln 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 | 16 | +5% | 1.0 |
| 2010s | 19 | +18% | 0.8 |
| 2020s | 26 | +37% | 2.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 15 a year in the 1990s and 26 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 0.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Genoa
How many truck crashes happen in Genoa?
Since 2015, 272 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Lincoln County (108 injured, 26 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Genoa?
NHTSA data shows I-70 with 4 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Genoa since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Genoa?
The worst month is February: 13.6% of truck crashes in Lincoln County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Genoa?
0 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Lincoln County since 2015, 0.0% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Genoa compare with Colorado?
The yearly rate is 393.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Lincoln County, vs 32.6 for Colorado.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Genoa?
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.