Avondale, CO truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Avondale: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Avondale and Pueblo County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Pueblo County numbers.
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). It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and in rain, sleet or snow.
What stands out in Avondale: US-50 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Avondale: 5 since 2015.
Overview
Pueblo County has recorded 621 truck crashes since 2015, with 286 people injured and 81 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 7 days.
Avondale had 0 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Pueblo County numbers.
42% of truck crash reports in Pueblo County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
May has the most truck crashes, 10.0% of the yearly total, while July has the fewest (6.9%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 40.7% of truck crashes, against 43.5% across Colorado.
More truck crashes happen at 11 am–12 pm than at any other hour (8.4%).
Road surface: 11.4% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Colorado: 14.8%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Avondale is US-50, with 5 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: SR-96 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 24 of the truck crashes here, or 3.9%, compared with 2.8% in Colorado.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in October (17% of them).
They recorded 4.3 deaths per 100 crashes, against 6.8 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Avondale fleets
- Plan May schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Pueblo County.
- Check whether your routes use US-50, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in October; review collection routes for that month.
- 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 Pueblo County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-50 | 5 |
| SR-96 | 2 |
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 |
Avondale at a glance
| Land area | 0.6 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 81006) | $69,050 |
| Median home value (ZIP 81006) | $347,707 |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 32 a year in the 1990s and 51 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 3.5 a year in 2016–19, 3.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Avondale
How many truck accidents are there in Avondale?
Pueblo County has had 621 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 286 people and killing 81.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Avondale?
NHTSA data shows US-50 with 5 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Avondale since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Avondale?
May has the most truck crashes in Pueblo County, 10.0% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Avondale?
Garbage trucks were involved in 24 reported crashes in Pueblo County since 2015 (3.9% of truck crashes).
How does Avondale compare with Colorado for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 30.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Pueblo County, vs 32.6 for Colorado.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Avondale?
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.