Ouray County, CO truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Ouray County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
1 of 30 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Ouray County compares with Colorado
Ouray County against Colorado and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Ouray County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Ouray County | Colorado | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 47.2 | 32.6 | 49.7 | 1.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 18.5 | 5.1 | 3.4 | 3.6× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.41 | 0.32 | 0.49 | 1.3× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.7% | 2.8% | 2.3% | 1.3× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 29.6% | 14.8% | 6.2% | 2.0× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 11.1% | 25.7% | 23.7% | 57% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 25.9% | 13.2% | 13.8% | 2.0× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 37.0% | 43.5% | 41.9% | 15% below the state |
| After dark | 22.2% | 22.4% | 24.8% | same |
Ouray County has lower values than Colorado for morning rush (6–10 am) and winter months (nov–mar). It runs above Colorado on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in Ouray County: US-550 most fatal truck crashes in Ouray County: 6 since 2015.
Overview
Ouray County has recorded 30 truck crashes since 2015, with 12 people injured and 5 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 149 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in May (16.7% of the year) and are lowest in March (0.0%).
November through March accounts for 37.0% of truck crashes here, compared with 43.5% in Colorado.
More truck crashes happen at 10–11 am than at any other hour (16.7%).
Road surface: 29.6% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Colorado: 14.8%).
Where crashes happen
US-550 leads in Ouray County with 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015.
Garbage & waste trucks
1 crash involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.3% share (Colorado: 2.8%).
Route planning tips for Ouray County fleets
- Build extra time into May routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to US-550 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 29.6% of truck crashes here, more than Colorado; schedule winter checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Ouray County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Ouray County) |
|---|---|
| US-550 | 6 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Ouray County) |
|---|---|
| Hwy 550 At Mp 114 | 2 |
| Cr 1 At Jacks Place | 1 |
| Cr 10 At Hwy 550 | 1 |
| Cr 23 At Lynx Rd | 1 |
| Hhy 550 .50 Miles N Of Mp 103 | 1 |
| Hwy 550 .80 Miles E Of Mp 14 | 1 |
| Hwy 550 .90 Miles E Of Mp 101 | 1 |
| Hwy 550 1,056 Feet E Of Mp 112 | 1 |
Ouray County at a glance
| Population | 5,197 |
| Land area | 540.7 sq mi |
| Density | 10 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $89,039 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Ouray 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 | 4 | — | 0.1 |
| 2000s | 5 | +29% | 0.3 |
| 2010s | 3 | -37% | 0.2 |
| 2020s | 2 | -14% | 0.8 |
In the 1990s about 4 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 2. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.5 a year in 2016–19, 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Ouray County
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Questions fleets ask about Ouray County
How many truck crashes happen in Ouray County?
30 truck crashes have been reported in Ouray County since 2015, with 5 deaths and 12 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Ouray County?
Since 2015, US-550 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes in Ouray County: 6.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Ouray County?
May has the most truck crashes in Ouray County, 16.7% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Ouray County?
Since 2015, Ouray County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 3.3% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Ouray County compare with Colorado?
The yearly rate is 47.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Ouray County, vs 32.6 for Colorado.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Ouray County?
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.