Vineland, CO truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Vineland: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Vineland 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 |
Compared with Colorado, Pueblo County is lower 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.
What stands out in Vineland: US-50 deadliest road: 7 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Vineland 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.
Only 1 truck crash was reported in Vineland since 2015; patterns below come from Pueblo County as a whole.
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%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 40.7% of truck crashes, vs 43.5% for Colorado.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out with 8.4% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 11.4% of truck crashes, compared with 14.8% in Colorado.
Where crashes happen
US-50 leads within 10 miles of Vineland with 7 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: I-25 (3), Jackson St (2) and N Grand Ave (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 24 crashes, 3.9% of the total, against 2.8% across Colorado.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in October (17%).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 4.3 deaths compared with 6.8 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Vineland fleets
- Review driver schedules for May, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along US-50; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Waste haulers: October is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Pueblo County.
- 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 | 7 |
| I-25 | 3 |
| Jackson St | 2 |
| N Grand Ave | 1 |
| SR-47 | 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 |
Vineland 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 |
In the 1990s about 32 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 51. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 3.5 a year in 2016–19, 3.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Vineland
How common are truck crashes in Vineland?
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 Vineland?
NHTSA data shows US-50 with 7 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Vineland since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Vineland?
May has the most truck crashes in Pueblo County, 10.0% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Vineland?
Garbage trucks were involved in 24 reported crashes in Pueblo County since 2015 (3.9% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Vineland compare with Colorado?
Pueblo County records 30.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 32.6 across Colorado.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Vineland?
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.