Limon, CO truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Limon: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Limon 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). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for Lincoln County: 0 garbage-truck share of crashes is 0.0%, against 2.8% for Colorado.
Overview
Police reported 272 crashes involving commercial trucks in Lincoln County since 2015: 108 people were injured and 26 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 17 days in fully reported years.
Limon had 6 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Lincoln County numbers.
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
February has the most truck crashes, 13.6% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (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
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Limon since 2015: I-70 (3) and US-24 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
FMCSA lists no garbage-truck crashes in Lincoln County since 2015.
Route planning tips for Limon fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Lincoln County.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 25.6% 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
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 Lincoln County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-70 | 3 |
| US-24 | 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 |
Limon at a glance
| Population | 1,992 |
| Land area | 3.2 sq mi |
| Density | 630 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 80828) | $67,708 |
| Median home value (ZIP 80828) | $220,402 |
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 Limon
How many truck accidents are there in Limon?
272 truck crashes have been reported in Lincoln County since 2015, with 26 deaths and 108 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in Limon?
Truck crashes in Lincoln County peak in February, with 13.6% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Limon?
Since 2015, Lincoln County has reported 0 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.0% of its truck crashes.
How does Limon compare with Colorado for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 393.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Lincoln County, vs 32.6 for Colorado.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Limon?
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.