Jackson Lake, CO truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Jackson Lake: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Jackson Lake and Morgan County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Morgan County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
2 of 307 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Morgan County compares with Colorado
Morgan County against Colorado and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Morgan County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Morgan County | Colorado | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 86.7 | 32.6 | 49.7 | 2.7× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 8.7 | 5.1 | 3.4 | 1.7× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.40 | 0.32 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.7% | 2.8% | 2.3% | 75% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 6.2% | 14.8% | 6.2% | 58% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.9% | 25.7% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 5.9% | 13.2% | 13.8% | 55% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 35.3% | 43.5% | 41.9% | 19% below the state |
| After dark | 25.9% | 22.4% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Morgan County sits below Colorado on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
Morgan County at a glance: 1 in 145 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 0.7%, vs 2.8% in Colorado.
Overview
Morgan County has recorded 307 truck crashes since 2015, with 129 people injured and 26 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 14 days.
Jackson Lake had 0 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Morgan County numbers.
77% of truck crash reports in Morgan County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
The worst month is September with 13.7% of truck crashes; the quietest is March at 2.9%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 35.3% of truck crashes, vs 43.5% for Colorado.
By time of day, 7–8 am stands out with 8.5% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 6.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Colorado: 14.8%).
Where crashes happen
US-34 leads within 10 miles of Jackson Lake with 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by I-76 (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 2 of the truck crashes here, or 0.7%, compared with 2.8% in Colorado.
Route planning tips for Jackson Lake fleets
- Build extra time into September routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to US-34 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 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 Morgan County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-34 | 5 |
| I-76 | 3 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Morgan County) |
|---|---|
| Cr Q At Cr 20 | 4 |
| I 76 At Mp 94 | 4 |
| I76 At Mp 80 | 4 |
| I76 At Mp 84 | 3 |
| I76 At Mp 61 | 3 |
| I76 2,640 Feet E Of Mp 91 | 3 |
| I76 2,112 Feet E Of Mp 75 | 3 |
| I 76 At Mp 88 | 3 |
Jackson Lake at a glance
| Land area | 3.1 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 80653) | $51,542 |
| Median home value (ZIP 80653) | $374,465 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Morgan 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 | 21 | — | 1.0 |
| 2000s | 20 | -5% | 0.2 |
| 2010s | 22 | +12% | 1.1 |
| 2020s | 29 | +31% | 2.0 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 21 to 29. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 1.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Jackson Lake
How many truck crashes happen in Jackson Lake?
Since 2015, 307 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Morgan County (129 injured, 26 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Jackson Lake?
NHTSA data shows US-34 with 5 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Jackson Lake since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Jackson Lake?
The worst month is September: 13.7% of truck crashes in Morgan County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Jackson Lake?
2 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Morgan County since 2015, 0.7% of all truck crashes.
How does Jackson Lake compare with Colorado for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Morgan County has 86.7 truck crashes a year; Colorado has 32.6.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Jackson Lake?
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.