Pueblo County, CO truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Pueblo 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
4.3 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 6.8 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Pueblo County compares with Colorado
Pueblo County against Colorado and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Pueblo County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Pueblo County | Colorado | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 30.9 | 32.6 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.8 | 5.1 | 3.4 | 1.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.31 | 0.32 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.0% | 2.8% | 2.3% | 1.4× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 11.4% | 14.8% | 6.2% | 22% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 19.9% | 25.7% | 23.7% | 23% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 15.1% | 13.2% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.7% | 43.5% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 24.8% | 22.4% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Pueblo County sits below Colorado on on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and in rain, sleet or snow.
Pueblo County at a glance: I-25 13 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road in Pueblo County.
Overview
Since 2015, 621 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Pueblo County. They injured 286 people and killed 81.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 7 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in May (10.0% of the year) and are lowest in July (6.9%).
November through March accounts for 40.7% of truck crashes here, compared with 43.5% in Colorado.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, with 8.4% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 11.4% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Colorado: 14.8%).
Where crashes happen
I-25 leads in Pueblo County with 13 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come US-50 (12), Jackson St (2) and SR-96 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 24 crashes, 3.9% of the total, against 2.8% across Colorado.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in October (17% of them).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 4.3 deaths compared with 6.8 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Pueblo County fleets
- Review driver schedules for May, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along I-25; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Waste haulers: October is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Pueblo County.
- 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 Pueblo County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Pueblo County) |
|---|---|
| I-25 | 13 |
| US-50 | 12 |
| Jackson St | 2 |
| SR-96 | 2 |
| CR-S Mcculoch Blvd W | 1 |
| Mcculloch Blvd | 1 |
| N Grand Ave | 1 |
| SR-45 | 1 |
| SR-47 | 1 |
| SR-78 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Pueblo County) |
|---|---|
| I 25 At Mp 92 | 9 |
| I 25 At Mp 72 | 8 |
| I 25 At Mp 108 | 6 |
| I 25 At Mp 100 | 5 |
| I 25 At Mp 71 | 5 |
| I 25 At W 29Th St | 5 |
| I 25 At Mp 110 | 4 |
| I 25 At Mp 115 | 4 |
Pueblo County at a glance
| Population | 169,866 |
| Land area | 2,386.6 sq mi |
| Density | 71 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $65,935 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Pueblo 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 | 32 | — | 2.3 |
| 2000s | 44 | +38% | 1.6 |
| 2010s | 51 | +14% | 2.4 |
| 2020s | 51 | +1% | 3.8 |
In the 1990s about 32 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 51. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 3.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 3.8 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Pueblo County
ZIP codes in Pueblo County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Pueblo County
How common are truck crashes in Pueblo County?
621 truck crashes have been reported in Pueblo County since 2015, with 81 deaths and 286 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Pueblo County?
I-25 had 13 fatal crashes involving a large truck in Pueblo County since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Pueblo County?
The worst month is May: 10.0% of truck crashes in Pueblo County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Pueblo County?
Since 2015, Pueblo County has reported 24 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.9% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Pueblo County compared with Colorado?
The yearly rate is 30.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Pueblo County, vs 32.6 for Colorado.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Pueblo 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.