Towaoc, CO truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Towaoc: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Towaoc 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 has lower values than Colorado for garbage-truck share. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for Montezuma County: 0 crashes involve a garbage truck (0 since 2015), vs 2.8% across Colorado.
Overview
Montezuma County has recorded 208 truck crashes since 2015, with 72 people injured and 15 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 20 days.
Towaoc had 2 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Montezuma County numbers.
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.
More truck crashes happen at 3–4 pm than at any other hour (9.6%).
Road surface: 24.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Colorado: 14.8%).
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Towaoc since 2015: US-160 (3). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Since 2015, no garbage-truck crashes were reported for Montezuma County.
Route planning tips for Towaoc fleets
- Build extra time into December routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- With 24.1% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Colorado), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Montezuma County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-160 | 3 |
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 |
Towaoc at a glance
| Land area | 3.6 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 81321) | $59,506 |
| Median home value (ZIP 81321) | $287,186 |
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. NHTSA counts 1.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Towaoc
How many truck accidents are there in Towaoc?
208 truck crashes have been reported in Montezuma County since 2015, with 15 deaths and 72 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Towaoc?
December has the most truck crashes in Montezuma County, 14.4% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Towaoc?
0 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Montezuma County since 2015, 0.0% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Towaoc compare with Colorado?
The yearly rate is 68.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Montezuma County, vs 32.6 for Colorado.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Towaoc?
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.