Sterling, CO truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Sterling: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Sterling 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 |
Logan County sits below Colorado on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and after dark.
What stands out in Logan County: 1 in 81 garbage-truck share of crashes is 1.2%, against 2.8% for Colorado.
Overview
Police reported 177 crashes involving commercial trucks in Logan County since 2015: 51 people were injured and 14 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 25 days.
Sterling had 14 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Logan County numbers.
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.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out with 10.7% of truck crashes.
14.1% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 14.8% across Colorado.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Sterling since 2015 were spread across roads: CR-37 (1), CR-43.9 (1), I-76 (1), SR-14 (1) and US-6 (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 Sterling fleets
- Plan September schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Logan County.
- 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) |
|---|---|
| CR-37 | 1 |
| CR-43.9 | 1 |
| I-76 | 1 |
| SR-14 | 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 |
Sterling at a glance
| Population | 13,114 |
| Land area | 7.6 sq mi |
| Density | 1,721 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 80751) | $48,682 |
| Median home value (ZIP 80751) | $252,393 |
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 large-truck crashes: 0.8 a year in 2016–19, 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Sterling
How common are truck crashes in Sterling?
177 truck crashes have been reported in Logan County since 2015, with 14 deaths and 51 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Sterling?
September has the most truck crashes in Logan County, 11.9% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Sterling?
2 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Logan County since 2015, 1.1% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Sterling compared with Colorado?
The yearly rate is 71.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Logan County, vs 32.6 for Colorado.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Sterling?
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.