Rio Blanco County, CO truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Rio Blanco 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
2 of 77 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Rio Blanco County compares with Colorado
Rio Blanco County against Colorado and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Rio Blanco County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Rio Blanco County | Colorado | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 101.8 | 32.6 | 49.7 | 3.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.8 | 5.1 | 3.4 | 1.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.41 | 0.32 | 0.49 | 1.3× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.7% | 2.8% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 23.0% | 14.8% | 6.2% | 1.6× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 27.0% | 25.7% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.8% | 13.2% | 13.8% | 18% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 46.0% | 43.5% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 20.3% | 22.4% | 24.8% | 9% below the state |
Rio Blanco County sits below Colorado on in rain, sleet or snow and after dark. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in Rio Blanco County: 23.0% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 14.8% in Colorado.
Overview
Since 2015, 77 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Rio Blanco County. They injured 31 people and killed 5.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 54 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (13.0% of the year) and are lowest in April (3.9%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 46.0% of truck crashes, vs 43.5% for Colorado.
The busiest hour is 1–2 pm, with 11.7% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 23.0% of truck crashes, compared with 14.8% in Colorado.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck in Rio Blanco County since 2015: SR-13 (3) and SR-64 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 2 of the truck crashes here, or 2.6%, compared with 2.8% in Colorado.
Route planning tips for Rio Blanco County fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Rio Blanco County.
- With 23.0% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Colorado), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Rio Blanco County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Rio Blanco County) |
|---|---|
| SR-13 | 3 |
| SR-64 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Rio Blanco County) |
|---|---|
| Cr 5 1,056 Feet N Of Mp 12 | 2 |
| Hwy 13 At Mp 18 | 2 |
| Hwy 13 At Mp 54 | 2 |
| Hwy 64 .80 Miles E Of Mp 16 | 2 |
| Hwy 64 At Mp 13 | 2 |
| County Road 9 Rd At Mp 6 | 1 |
| Cr 23 1,584 Feet S Of Mp 12 | 1 |
| Cr 24 .50 Miles Sw Of Mp 1 | 1 |
Rio Blanco County at a glance
| Population | 6,607 |
| Land area | 3,221.0 sq mi |
| Density | 2 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $76,582 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Rio Blanco 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 | 6 | — | 0.2 |
| 2000s | 20 | +225% | 0.7 |
| 2010s | 7 | -65% | 0.2 |
| 2020s | 8 | +18% | 0.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 6 a year in the 1990s and 8 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.5 a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
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Questions fleets ask about Rio Blanco County
How common are truck crashes in Rio Blanco County?
77 truck crashes have been reported in Rio Blanco County since 2015, with 5 deaths and 31 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Rio Blanco County?
The worst month is January: 13.0% of truck crashes in Rio Blanco County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Rio Blanco County?
2 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Rio Blanco County since 2015, 2.6% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Rio Blanco County compared with Colorado?
Rio Blanco County records 101.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 32.6 across Colorado.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Rio Blanco County?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.