Meeker, CO truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Meeker: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Meeker and Rio Blanco County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Rio Blanco County numbers.
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 |
Compared with Colorado, Rio Blanco County is lower on in rain, sleet or snow and after dark. It runs above Colorado on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
Rio Blanco County at a glance: 23.0% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 14.8% in Colorado.
Overview
Rio Blanco County has recorded 77 truck crashes since 2015, with 31 people injured and 5 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 54 days.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Meeker since 2015; patterns below come from Rio Blanco County as a whole.
92% of truck crash reports in Rio Blanco County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 13.0% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 3.9%.
November through March accounts for 46.0% of truck crashes here, compared with 43.5% in Colorado.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out 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 within 10 miles of Meeker since 2015: SR-13 (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 Meeker fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 23.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Colorado; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-13 | 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 |
Meeker at a glance
| Population | 2,390 |
| Land area | 3.6 sq mi |
| Density | 666 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 81641) | $63,070 |
| Median home value (ZIP 81641) | $334,687 |
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 |
In the 1990s about 6 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 8. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.5 a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Meeker
How many truck accidents are there in Meeker?
Since 2015, 77 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Rio Blanco County (31 injured, 5 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in Meeker?
Truck crashes in Rio Blanco County peak in January, with 13.0% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Meeker?
2 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Rio Blanco County since 2015, 2.6% of all truck crashes.
How does Meeker compare with Colorado for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Rio Blanco County has 101.8 truck crashes a year; Colorado has 32.6.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Meeker?
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.