Iliff, CO truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Iliff: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Iliff and Logan County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Logan County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
2 of 177 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Logan County compares with Colorado
Logan County against Colorado and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Logan County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Logan County | Colorado | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 71.4 | 32.6 | 49.7 | 2.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 8.6 | 5.1 | 3.4 | 1.7× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.27 | 0.32 | 0.49 | 16% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.2% | 2.8% | 2.3% | 56% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 14.1% | 14.8% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 16.0% | 25.7% | 23.7% | 38% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.4% | 13.2% | 13.8% | 21% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.7% | 43.5% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 30.7% | 22.4% | 24.8% | 1.4× the state |
Compared with Colorado, Logan County is lower on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and after dark.
What stands out in Logan County: 1 in 81 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 1.2%, vs 2.8% in Colorado.
Overview
Since 2015, 177 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Logan County. They injured 51 people and killed 14.
That averages about one truck crash every 25 days in fully reported years.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Iliff since 2015; patterns below come from Logan County as a whole.
77% of truck crash reports in Logan County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in September (11.9% of the year) and are lowest in April (5.1%).
November through March accounts for 41.7% of truck crashes here, compared with 43.5% in Colorado.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out with 10.7% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 14.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Colorado: 14.8%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-76 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). It is followed by CR-43.9 (1) and US-6 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 2 of the truck crashes here, or 1.1%, compared with 2.8% in Colorado.
Route planning tips for Iliff fleets
- Plan September schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Logan County.
- Look at alternatives to I-76 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Logan County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-76 | 3 |
| CR-43.9 | 1 |
| US-6 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Logan County) |
|---|---|
| I76 At Mp 142 | 4 |
| I 76 At Mp 149 | 3 |
| Hwy 6 At Mp 419 | 3 |
| Blk Of E Chestnut St 1,905 Feet W Of Hwy 61 | 2 |
| Cr 34 At Cr 43.5 | 2 |
| Hwy 138 528 Feet E Of Mp 4 | 2 |
| Hwy 138 At Mp 1 | 2 |
| Hwy 14 At Cr 37 | 2 |
Iliff at a glance
| Population | 240 |
| Land area | 0.2 sq mi |
| Density | 1,257 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 80736) | $79,196 |
| Median home value (ZIP 80736) | $207,988 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Logan 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 | 11 | — | 0.4 |
| 2000s | 16 | +47% | 0.3 |
| 2010s | 14 | -9% | 0.7 |
| 2020s | 17 | +18% | 1.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 11 a year in the 1990s and 17 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 0.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Iliff
How common are truck crashes in Iliff?
Since 2015, 177 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Logan County (51 injured, 14 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Iliff?
Since 2015, I-76 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Iliff: 3.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Iliff?
Truck crashes in Logan County peak in September, with 11.9% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Iliff?
2 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Logan County since 2015, 1.1% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Iliff compare with Colorado?
Logan County records 71.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 32.6 across Colorado.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Iliff?
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.