Center, CO truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Center: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Center and Saguache County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Saguache County numbers.
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 sits below Colorado on garbage-truck share, winter months (nov–mar) and after dark. Where it is 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.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 39 days.
With 1 truck crash reported in Center since 2015, this page uses Saguache County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
85% of truck crash reports in Saguache County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 17.1% of the yearly total, while November has the fewest (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%).
16.5% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 14.8% across Colorado.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Center is US-285, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: SR-112 (2) and CR-C (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
FMCSA lists no garbage-truck crashes in Saguache County since 2015.
Route planning tips for Center fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to US-285 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 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 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| 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 |
Center at a glance
| Population | 1,889 |
| Land area | 0.9 sq mi |
| Density | 2,186 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 81125) | $56,250 |
| Median home value (ZIP 81125) | $170,165 |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 5 a year in the 1990s and 10 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.8 a year in 2016–19, 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Center
How common are truck crashes in Center?
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 Center?
US-285 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Center since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Center?
Truck crashes in Saguache County peak in October, with 17.1% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Center?
0 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Saguache County since 2015, 0.0% of all truck crashes.
How does Center compare with Colorado for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Saguache County has 140.4 truck crashes a year; Colorado has 32.6.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Center?
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.