Del Norte, CO truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Del Norte: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Del Norte and Rio Grande County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Rio Grande County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
3 of 77 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Rio Grande County compares with Colorado
Rio Grande County against Colorado and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Rio Grande County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Rio Grande County | Colorado | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 61.2 | 32.6 | 49.7 | 1.9× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.3 | 5.1 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.53 | 0.32 | 0.49 | 1.7× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.0% | 2.8% | 2.3% | 1.4× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 16.0% | 14.8% | 6.2% | 1.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.7% | 25.7% | 23.7% | 12% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 14.7% | 13.2% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 29.3% | 43.5% | 41.9% | 33% below the state |
| After dark | 21.3% | 22.4% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with Colorado, Rio Grande County is lower on morning rush (6–10 am) and winter months (nov–mar). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Rio Grande County: September 15.6% of truck crashes happen in September, more than any other month.
Overview
Since 2015, 77 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Rio Grande County. They injured 41 people and killed 4.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 54 days.
Only 1 truck crash was reported in Del Norte since 2015; patterns below come from Rio Grande County as a whole.
91% of truck crash reports in Rio Grande County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
September has the most truck crashes, 15.6% of the yearly total, while February has the fewest (2.6%).
November through March accounts for 29.3% of truck crashes here, compared with 43.5% in Colorado.
By time of day, 5–6 pm stands out with 11.7% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 16.0% of truck crashes, compared with 14.8% in Colorado.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Del Norte since 2015 were spread across roads: US-160 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 3 crashes, 3.9% of the total, against 2.8% across Colorado.
Route planning tips for Del Norte fleets
- Review driver schedules for September, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 16.0% of truck crashes here, more than Colorado; schedule winter checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Rio Grande County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-160 | 2 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Rio Grande County) |
|---|---|
| Hwy 160 At Mp 201 | 4 |
| Cr 8 S At Cr 3 | 2 |
| Hwy 112 92 Feetw If Cr 7 | 2 |
| Hwy 160 At Mp 181 | 2 |
| Hwy 160 At Mp 191 | 2 |
| Hwy 285 At Hwy 112 | 2 |
| Hwy 64 2,640 Feet E Of Mp 38 | 2 |
| Park Avenue | 2 |
Del Norte at a glance
| Population | 1,410 |
| Land area | 1.1 sq mi |
| Density | 1,309 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 81132) | $55,000 |
| Median home value (ZIP 81132) | $228,641 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Rio Grande 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 | 7 | — | 0.2 |
| 2000s | 6 | -13% | 0.5 |
| 2010s | 8 | +28% | 0.5 |
| 2020s | 5 | -36% | 0.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 7 a year in the 1990s and 5 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 0.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Del Norte
How many truck crashes happen in Del Norte?
Since 2015, 77 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Rio Grande County (41 injured, 4 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Del Norte?
The worst month is September: 15.6% of truck crashes in Rio Grande County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Del Norte?
3 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Rio Grande County since 2015, 3.9% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Del Norte compare with Colorado?
Rio Grande County records 61.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 32.6 across Colorado.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Del Norte?
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.