Routt County, CO truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Routt 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
5 of 157 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Routt County compares with Colorado
Routt County against Colorado and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Routt County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Routt County | Colorado | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 53.7 | 32.6 | 49.7 | 1.6× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.7 | 5.1 | 3.4 | 8% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.23 | 0.32 | 0.49 | 28% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.4% | 2.8% | 2.3% | 1.2× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 36.2% | 14.8% | 6.2% | 2.5× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 28.2% | 25.7% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 19.5% | 13.2% | 13.8% | 1.5× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 49.7% | 43.5% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 18.8% | 22.4% | 24.8% | 16% below the state |
Routt County sits below Colorado on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and after dark. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Routt County: 36.2% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 14.8% in Colorado.
Overview
Police reported 157 crashes involving commercial trucks in Routt County since 2015: 38 people were injured and 7 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 27 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (12.1% of the year) and are lowest in April (5.7%).
November through March accounts for 49.7% of truck crashes here, compared with 43.5% in Colorado.
More truck crashes happen at 10–11 am than at any other hour (11.5%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 36.2% of truck crashes, compared with 14.8% in Colorado.
Where crashes happen
US-40 leads in Routt County with 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by CR-129 (1), CR-16 (1) and SR-131 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 5 crashes, 3.2% of the total, against 2.8% across Colorado.
Route planning tips for Routt County fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Routt County.
- Look at alternatives to US-40 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 28.2% of truck crashes here, more than Colorado; adjust start times where you can.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 36.2% of truck crashes here, more than Colorado; schedule winter 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 Routt County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Routt County) |
|---|---|
| US-40 | 5 |
| CR-129 | 1 |
| CR-16 | 1 |
| SR-131 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Routt County) |
|---|---|
| Hwy 40 At Mp 141 | 8 |
| Hwy 40 At Mp 142 | 5 |
| Hwy 40 At Mp 147 | 3 |
| Cr 14 At Mp 8 | 2 |
| Hghwy 40 At Mp 142 | 2 |
| Hwy 131 2,640 Feet N Of Mp 45 | 2 |
| Hwy 131 At Cr 22 | 2 |
| Hwy 131 At Mp 46 | 2 |
Routt County at a glance
| Population | 25,243 |
| Land area | 2,362.0 sq mi |
| Density | 11 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $108,891 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Routt 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 | 10 | — | 0.4 |
| 2000s | 20 | +111% | 1.0 |
| 2010s | 12 | -43% | 0.5 |
| 2020s | 14 | +26% | 0.8 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 10 to 14. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 1.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Routt County
ZIP codes in Routt County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Routt County
How many truck crashes happen in Routt County?
157 truck crashes have been reported in Routt County since 2015, with 7 deaths and 38 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Routt County?
Since 2015, US-40 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes in Routt County: 5.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Routt County?
January has the most truck crashes in Routt County, 12.1% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Routt County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 5 reported crashes in Routt County since 2015 (3.2% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Routt County compared with Colorado?
The yearly rate is 53.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Routt County, vs 32.6 for Colorado.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Routt County?
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.