Moffat County, CO truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Moffat 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
0 of 92 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Moffat County compares with Colorado
Moffat County against Colorado and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Moffat County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Moffat County | Colorado | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 60.9 | 32.6 | 49.7 | 1.9× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 8.0 | 5.1 | 3.4 | 1.6× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.40 | 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 | 34.1% | 14.8% | 6.2% | 2.3× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.4% | 25.7% | 23.7% | 20% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 26.1% | 13.2% | 13.8% | 2.0× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 53.4% | 43.5% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 21.6% | 22.4% | 24.8% | same |
Moffat County has lower values than Colorado for garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in Moffat County: 34.1% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 14.8% across Colorado.
Overview
Since 2015, 92 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Moffat County. They injured 37 people and killed 7.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 46 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (16.3% of the year) and are lowest in July (2.2%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 53.4% of truck crashes, against 43.5% across Colorado.
More truck crashes happen at 10–11 am than at any other hour (9.8%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 34.1% of truck crashes, compared with 14.8% in Colorado.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks in Moffat County is SR-13, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come CR-1ST St (1), CR-7 (1) and US-40 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
No crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Moffat County since 2015.
Route planning tips for Moffat County fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use SR-13, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- With 34.1% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Colorado), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Moffat County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Moffat County) |
|---|---|
| SR-13 | 3 |
| CR-1ST St | 1 |
| CR-7 | 1 |
| US-40 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Moffat County) |
|---|---|
| Hwy 13 2,640 Feetn From Mp 114 | 3 |
| Cr 2 | 2 |
| Hwy 13 1,056 Feet N Of Mp 63 | 2 |
| Hwy 13 At Mp 127 | 2 |
| Hwy 40 .80 Miles E Of Mp 64 | 2 |
| Hwy 40 1,056 Feet E Of Mp 34 | 2 |
| Hwy 40 At Mp 52 | 2 |
| 1St At Preece Ave | 1 |
Moffat County at a glance
| Population | 13,142 |
| Land area | 4,743.2 sq mi |
| Density | 3 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $74,600 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Moffat 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 | 6 | — | 0.4 |
| 2000s | 11 | +66% | 0.3 |
| 2010s | 10 | -2% | 0.7 |
| 2020s | 8 | -21% | 0.6 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 6 to 8. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 0.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Moffat County
ZIP codes in Moffat County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Moffat County
How common are truck crashes in Moffat County?
Since 2015, 92 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Moffat County (37 injured, 7 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Moffat County?
SR-13 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck in Moffat County since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Moffat County?
Truck crashes in Moffat County peak in January, with 16.3% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Moffat County?
0 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Moffat County since 2015, 0.0% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Moffat County compare with Colorado?
Per 100,000 residents, Moffat County has 60.9 truck crashes a year; Colorado has 32.6.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Moffat County?
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.