La Junta Gardens, CO truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in La Junta Gardens: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in La Junta Gardens and Otero County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Otero County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
2 of 90 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Otero County compares with Colorado
Otero County against Colorado and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Otero County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Otero County | Colorado | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 43.0 | 32.6 | 49.7 | 1.3× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.5 | 5.1 | 3.4 | 31% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.28 | 0.32 | 0.49 | 12% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.4% | 2.8% | 2.3% | 15% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 9.4% | 14.8% | 6.2% | 36% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.5% | 25.7% | 23.7% | 9% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.9% | 13.2% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.2% | 43.5% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 23.5% | 22.4% | 24.8% | same |
Otero County has lower values than Colorado for deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It runs above Colorado on crashes per 100k residents / yr.
What stands out in Otero County: August 15.6% of truck crashes happen in August, more than any other month.
Overview
Police reported 90 crashes involving commercial trucks in Otero County since 2015: 27 people were injured and 3 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 47 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in La Junta Gardens since 2015, this page uses Otero County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
82% of truck crash reports in Otero County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in August (15.6% of the year) and are lowest in June (4.4%).
November through March accounts for 41.2% of truck crashes here, compared with 43.5% in Colorado.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, with 10.0% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 9.4% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Colorado: 14.8%).
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of La Junta Gardens since 2015 were spread across roads: US-50 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 2 crashes, 2.2% of the total, against 2.8% across Colorado.
Route planning tips for La Junta Gardens fleets
- Review driver schedules for August, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 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 Otero County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-50 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Otero County) |
|---|---|
| Hwy 50 At Hwy 71 | 4 |
| Hwy 71 At Hwy 50 | 3 |
| Hwy 50 At Mp 364 | 3 |
| Hwy 10 At Mp 52 | 2 |
| Hwy 50 At Hwy 72 | 2 |
| Hwy 50 At Mp 366 | 2 |
| Hwy 50 At Mp 370 | 2 |
| Hwy 50 At Mp 381 | 2 |
La Junta Gardens at a glance
| Land area | 0.5 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 81077) | $48,897 |
| Median home value (ZIP 81077) | $197,190 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Otero 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 | 8 | — | 0.5 |
| 2000s | 8 | +1% | 0.4 |
| 2010s | 8 | -1% | 0.4 |
| 2020s | 8 | -7% | 0.4 |
In the 1990s about 8 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 8. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.2 a year in 2016–19, 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about La Junta Gardens
How many truck crashes happen in La Junta Gardens?
Otero County has had 90 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 27 people and killing 3.
Which month has the most truck crashes in La Junta Gardens?
Truck crashes in Otero County peak in August, with 15.6% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in La Junta Gardens?
Since 2015, Otero County has reported 2 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.2% of its truck crashes.
How does La Junta Gardens compare with Colorado for truck crashes?
Otero County records 43.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 32.6 across Colorado.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in La Junta Gardens?
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.