Rangely, CO truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Rangely: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Rangely 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 |
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% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Colorado: 14.8%).
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.
Rangely had 0 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Rio Blanco County numbers.
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%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 46.0% of truck crashes, against 43.5% across Colorado.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out with 11.7% of truck crashes.
23.0% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 14.8% across Colorado.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Rangely since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-64 (1).
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 Rangely 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
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 Rio Blanco County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| 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 |
Rangely at a glance
| Population | 2,289 |
| Land area | 4.4 sq mi |
| Density | 522 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 81648) | $71,705 |
| Median home value (ZIP 81648) | $205,465 |
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 large-truck crashes: 0.5 a year in 2016–19, 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Rangely
How common are truck crashes in Rangely?
Since 2015, 77 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Rio Blanco County (31 injured, 5 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in Rangely?
The worst month is January: 13.0% of truck crashes in Rio Blanco County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Rangely?
Since 2015, Rio Blanco County has reported 2 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.6% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Rangely compare with Colorado?
The yearly rate is 101.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Rio Blanco County, vs 32.6 for Colorado.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Rangely?
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.