Mineral County, CO truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Mineral County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
1 of 115 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Mineral County compares with Colorado
Mineral County against Colorado and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Mineral County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Mineral County | Colorado | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 1,110.8 | 32.6 | 49.7 | 34.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 13.2 | 5.1 | 3.4 | 2.6× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.39 | 0.32 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.9% | 2.8% | 2.3% | 68% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 21.1% | 14.8% | 6.2% | 1.4× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 14.0% | 25.7% | 23.7% | 45% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 17.5% | 13.2% | 13.8% | 1.3× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.5% | 43.5% | 41.9% | 9% below the state |
| After dark | 44.7% | 22.4% | 24.8% | 2.0× the state |
Mineral County sits below Colorado on garbage-truck share, morning rush (6–10 am) and winter months (nov–mar). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for Mineral County: 13.2 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Colorado: 5.1).
Overview
Police reported 115 crashes involving commercial trucks in Mineral County since 2015: 47 people were injured and 15 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 35 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is February with 13.0% of truck crashes; the quietest is January at 3.5%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 39.5% of truck crashes, against 43.5% across Colorado.
By time of day, 4–5 pm stands out with 9.6% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 21.1% of truck crashes, compared with 14.8% in Colorado.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-160 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (9).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 1 crash, 0.9% of the total, against 2.8% across Colorado.
Route planning tips for Mineral County fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Mineral County.
- Where you can, review stops along US-160; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 21.1% of truck crashes here, more than Colorado; schedule winter checks early.
- 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 Mineral County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Mineral County) |
|---|---|
| US-160 | 9 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Mineral County) |
|---|---|
| Hwy 160 At Mp 160 | 24 |
| Hwy 160 2,640 Feet E Of Mp 160 | 5 |
| Hwy 160 At Mp 161 | 5 |
| Hwy 160 .50 Miles E Of Mp 160 | 4 |
| Hwy 160 2,640 Feet E Of Mp 158 | 4 |
| Hwy 160 At Mp 159 | 4 |
| Hwy 160 At Mp 172 | 3 |
| Hwy 160 At Mp 162 | 3 |
Mineral County at a glance
| Population | 933 |
| Land area | 875.8 sq mi |
| Density | 1 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $54,730 |
Historical data: truck crashes in Mineral 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 | 5 | — | 0.2 |
| 2000s | 8 | +70% | 0.6 |
| 2010s | 11 | +28% | 0.5 |
| 2020s | 10 | -10% | 1.0 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 5 to 10. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.8 a year in 2016–19 and 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Mineral County
ZIP codes in Mineral County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Mineral County
How many truck accidents are there in Mineral County?
Since 2015, 115 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Mineral County (47 injured, 15 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Mineral County?
NHTSA data shows US-160 with 9 fatal large-truck crashes in Mineral County since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Mineral County?
Truck crashes in Mineral County peak in February, with 13.0% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Mineral County?
Since 2015, Mineral County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 0.9% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Mineral County compare with Colorado?
Mineral County records 1,110.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 32.6 across Colorado.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Mineral County?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.