Peetz, CO truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Peetz: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Peetz 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 runs above Colorado on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and after dark.
The headline for Logan County: 1 in 81 crashes involve a garbage truck (2 since 2015), vs 2.8% across Colorado.
Overview
Logan County has recorded 177 truck crashes since 2015, with 51 people injured and 14 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 25 days in fully reported years.
With 1 truck crash reported in Peetz since 2015, this page uses Logan County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
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
September has the most truck crashes, 11.9% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (5.1%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 41.7% of truck crashes, vs 43.5% for Colorado.
More truck crashes happen at 2–3 pm than at any other hour (10.7%).
Road surface: 14.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Colorado: 14.8%).
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Peetz since 2015 were spread across roads: CR-74 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 2 crashes, 1.1% of the total, against 2.8% across Colorado.
Route planning tips for Peetz fleets
- Build extra time into September routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 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 Logan County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-74 | 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 |
Peetz at a glance
| Population | 203 |
| Land area | 0.2 sq mi |
| Density | 910 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 80747) | $78,750 |
| Median home value (ZIP 80747) | $207,777 |
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 |
In the 1990s about 11 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 17. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.8 a year in 2016–19 and 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Peetz
How common are truck crashes in Peetz?
Since 2015, 177 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Logan County (51 injured, 14 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Peetz?
September has the most truck crashes in Logan County, 11.9% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Peetz?
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 Peetz compare with Colorado?
Per 100,000 residents, Logan County has 71.4 truck crashes a year; Colorado has 32.6.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Peetz?
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.