Saguache County, CO truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Saguache 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
0 of 111 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Saguache County compares with Colorado
Saguache County against Colorado and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Saguache County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Saguache County | Colorado | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 140.4 | 32.6 | 49.7 | 4.3× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.8 | 5.1 | 3.4 | 1.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.45 | 0.32 | 0.49 | 1.4× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 2.8% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 16.5% | 14.8% | 6.2% | 1.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 27.2% | 25.7% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.6% | 13.2% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 27.2% | 43.5% | 41.9% | 38% below the state |
| After dark | 19.4% | 22.4% | 24.8% | 13% below the state |
Saguache County has lower values than Colorado for garbage-truck share, winter months (nov–mar) and after dark. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
Saguache County at a glance: 0 garbage-truck share of crashes is 0.0%, against 2.8% for Colorado.
Overview
Police reported 111 crashes involving commercial trucks in Saguache County since 2015: 49 people were injured and 7 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 39 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 17.1% of truck crashes; the quietest is November at 3.6%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 27.2% of truck crashes, against 43.5% across Colorado.
More truck crashes happen at 7–8 am than at any other hour (11.7%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 16.5% of truck crashes, compared with 14.8% in Colorado.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks in Saguache County is US-285, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by SR-112 (2) and CR-C (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
No crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Saguache County since 2015.
Route planning tips for Saguache County fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along US-285; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- With 16.5% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Colorado), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Saguache County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Saguache County) |
|---|---|
| US-285 | 3 |
| SR-112 | 2 |
| CR-C | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Saguache County) |
|---|---|
| Hwy 285 At Mp 71 | 4 |
| Cr 53 At Cr C | 2 |
| Cr 53 At Hwy 112 | 2 |
| Hwy 285 3,696 Feet N Of Mp 116 | 2 |
| Hwy 285 At Mp 115 | 2 |
| I 76 At Mp 169 | 2 |
| I76 At Mp 180 | 2 |
| Colorado State Patrol | 1 |
Saguache County at a glance
| Population | 6,670 |
| Land area | 3,168.6 sq mi |
| Density | 2 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $52,226 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Saguache 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 | 5 | — | 0.2 |
| 2000s | 7 | +39% | 0.3 |
| 2010s | 8 | +14% | 0.4 |
| 2020s | 10 | +21% | 0.6 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 5 to 10. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 0.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Saguache County
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Questions fleets ask about Saguache County
How many truck accidents are there in Saguache County?
111 truck crashes have been reported in Saguache County since 2015, with 7 deaths and 49 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Saguache County?
US-285 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck in Saguache County since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Saguache County?
The worst month is October: 17.1% of truck crashes in Saguache County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Saguache County?
0 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Saguache County since 2015, 0.0% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Saguache County compare with Colorado?
Saguache County records 140.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 32.6 across Colorado.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Saguache 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.