Saguache, CO truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Saguache: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Saguache 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 |
Compared with Colorado, Saguache County is lower on 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.
The headline for Saguache County: 0 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 0.0%, vs 2.8% in Colorado.
Overview
Police reported 111 crashes involving commercial trucks in Saguache County since 2015: 49 people were injured and 7 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 39 days.
With 1 truck crash reported in Saguache 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
The worst month is October with 17.1% of truck crashes; the quietest is November at 3.6%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 27.2% of truck crashes, vs 43.5% for Colorado.
The busiest hour is 7–8 am, with 11.7% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 16.5% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Colorado: 14.8%).
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of Saguache happened on US-285 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
FMCSA lists no garbage-truck crashes in Saguache County since 2015.
Route planning tips for Saguache fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Saguache County.
- 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
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 Saguache County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-285 | 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 at a glance
| Population | 530 |
| Land area | 0.4 sq mi |
| Density | 1,345 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 81149) | $57,019 |
| Median home value (ZIP 81149) | $190,695 |
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. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.8 a year in 2016–19, 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Saguache
How many truck crashes happen in Saguache?
Since 2015, 111 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Saguache County (49 injured, 7 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Saguache?
The worst month is October: 17.1% of truck crashes in Saguache County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Saguache?
Since 2015, Saguache County has reported 0 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.0% of its truck crashes.
How does Saguache compare with Colorado for truck crashes?
Saguache County records 140.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 32.6 across Colorado.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Saguache?
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.