Mancos, CO truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Mancos: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Mancos and Montezuma County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Montezuma County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
0 of 208 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Montezuma County compares with Colorado
Montezuma County against Colorado and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Montezuma County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Montezuma County | Colorado | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 68.8 | 32.6 | 49.7 | 2.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 7.4 | 5.1 | 3.4 | 1.5× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.35 | 0.32 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 2.8% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 24.1% | 14.8% | 6.2% | 1.6× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.6% | 25.7% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 22.7% | 13.2% | 13.8% | 1.7× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 52.2% | 43.5% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 29.1% | 22.4% | 24.8% | 1.3× the state |
Montezuma County sits below Colorado on garbage-truck share. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
Montezuma County at a glance: 0 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 0.0%, vs 2.8% in Colorado.
Overview
Police reported 208 crashes involving commercial trucks in Montezuma County since 2015: 72 people were injured and 15 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 20 days.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Mancos since 2015; patterns below come from Montezuma County as a whole.
83% of truck crash reports in Montezuma County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
December has the most truck crashes, 14.4% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (3.8%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 52.2% of truck crashes, vs 43.5% for Colorado.
The busiest hour is 3–4 pm, with 9.6% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 24.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Colorado: 14.8%).
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Mancos since 2015 were spread across roads: US-160 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
No crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Montezuma County since 2015.
Route planning tips for Mancos fleets
- Plan December schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Montezuma County.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 24.1% of truck crashes here, more than Colorado; schedule winter checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Montezuma County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-160 | 2 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Montezuma County) |
|---|---|
| Hwy 491 At Mp 45 | 7 |
| S Broadway At W Main St | 4 |
| SR-491 | 4 |
| Hwy 491 At Mp 41 | 3 |
| Hwy 491 At Mp 39 | 3 |
| Hwy 491 At Mp 29 | 3 |
| Hwy 160 At Mp 25 | 3 |
| Colorado State Patrol | 2 |
Mancos at a glance
| Population | 1,272 |
| Land area | 0.6 sq mi |
| Density | 1,994 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 81328) | $72,522 |
| Median home value (ZIP 81328) | $409,318 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Montezuma 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 | 14 | — | 0.9 |
| 2000s | 15 | +12% | 0.3 |
| 2010s | 16 | +3% | 1.1 |
| 2020s | 19 | +18% | 1.8 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 14 a year in the 1990s and 19 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.2 a year in 2016–19 and 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Mancos
How many truck accidents are there in Mancos?
Montezuma County has had 208 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 72 people and killing 15.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Mancos?
The worst month is December: 14.4% of truck crashes in Montezuma County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Mancos?
Garbage trucks were involved in 0 reported crashes in Montezuma County since 2015 (0.0% of truck crashes).
How does Mancos compare with Colorado for truck crashes?
Montezuma County records 68.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 32.6 across Colorado.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Mancos?
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.