San Miguel County, CO truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in San Miguel 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
3 of 46 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How San Miguel County compares with Colorado
San Miguel County against Colorado and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where San Miguel County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | San Miguel County | Colorado | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 52.3 | 32.6 | 49.7 | 1.6× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.7 | 5.1 | 3.4 | 1.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.16 | 0.32 | 0.49 | 50% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 6.7% | 2.8% | 2.3% | 2.4× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 28.9% | 14.8% | 6.2% | 2.0× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.2% | 25.7% | 23.7% | 14% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 20.0% | 13.2% | 13.8% | 1.5× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 44.4% | 43.5% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 15.6% | 22.4% | 24.8% | 30% below the state |
San Miguel County sits below Colorado on injuries per crash, morning rush (6–10 am) and after dark. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
San Miguel County at a glance: 1 in 15 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 6.7%, vs 2.8% in Colorado.
Overview
Since 2015, 46 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in San Miguel County. They injured 7 people and killed 3.
That averages about one truck crash every 89 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 15.2% of truck crashes; the quietest is September at 0.0%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 44.4% of truck crashes, against 43.5% across Colorado.
The busiest hour is 2–3 pm, with 13.0% of truck crashes.
28.9% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 14.8% across Colorado.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck in San Miguel County since 2015: SR-141 (2) and SR-145 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
3 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 6.5% share (Colorado: 2.8%).
Route planning tips for San Miguel County fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in San Miguel County.
- 28.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Colorado; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 San Miguel County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in San Miguel County) |
|---|---|
| SR-141 | 2 |
| SR-145 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (San Miguel County) |
|---|---|
| Hwy 141 1,584 Feet N Of Mp 20 | 2 |
| Hwy 145 At Mp 63 | 2 |
| Hwy 145 At Mp 70 | 2 |
| Mountain Village Blvd | 2 |
| 57P Rd At Mp 1 | 1 |
| Adams Ranch Rd | 1 |
| Cr 44Zs 3,696 Feet S Of Mp 5 | 1 |
| Deep Creek Rd | 1 |
San Miguel County at a glance
| Population | 7,819 |
| Land area | 1,286.7 sq mi |
| Density | 6 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $80,231 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in San Miguel 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 | — | 0.1 |
| 2000s | 6 | +30% | 0.1 |
| 2010s | 4 | -36% | 0.0 |
| 2020s | 5 | +27% | 0.6 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 5 to 5. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 0.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in San Miguel County
ZIP codes in San Miguel County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about San Miguel County
How many truck accidents are there in San Miguel County?
Since 2015, 46 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in San Miguel County (7 injured, 3 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in San Miguel County?
The worst month is January: 15.2% of truck crashes in San Miguel County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in San Miguel County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 3 reported crashes in San Miguel County since 2015 (6.5% of truck crashes).
How does San Miguel County compare with Colorado for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, San Miguel County has 52.3 truck crashes a year; Colorado has 32.6.
How can I plan a safer truck route in San Miguel 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.