Wiggins, CO truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Wiggins: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Wiggins 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 has lower values than Colorado for garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for Morgan County: 1 in 145 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 0.7%, vs 2.8% in Colorado.
Overview
Police reported 307 crashes involving commercial trucks in Morgan County since 2015: 129 people were injured and 26 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 14 days.
With 1 truck crash reported in Wiggins since 2015, this page uses Morgan County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
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%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 35.3% of truck crashes, against 43.5% across Colorado.
By time of day, 7–8 am stands out with 8.5% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 6.2% of truck crashes, compared with 14.8% in Colorado.
Where crashes happen
US-34 leads within 10 miles of Wiggins with 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come I-76 (5).
Garbage & waste trucks
2 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.7% share (Colorado: 2.8%).
Route planning tips for Wiggins fleets
- Plan September schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Morgan County.
- Check whether your routes use US-34, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 | 6 |
| I-76 | 5 |
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 |
Wiggins at a glance
| Population | 1,872 |
| Land area | 1.3 sq mi |
| Density | 1,415 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 80654) | $91,864 |
| Median home value (ZIP 80654) | $438,495 |
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. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.0 a year in 2016–19 and 2.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Wiggins
How many truck crashes happen in Wiggins?
307 truck crashes have been reported in Morgan County since 2015, with 26 deaths and 129 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Wiggins?
NHTSA data shows US-34 with 6 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Wiggins since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Wiggins?
The worst month is September: 13.7% of truck crashes in Morgan County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Wiggins?
Garbage trucks were involved in 2 reported crashes in Morgan County since 2015 (0.7% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Wiggins compare with Colorado?
Morgan County records 86.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 32.6 across Colorado.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Wiggins?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.