Redvale, CO truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Redvale: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Redvale and San Miguel County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use San Miguel County numbers.
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
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
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 |
Compared with Colorado, San Miguel County is lower on injuries per crash, morning rush (6–10 am) and after dark. It runs above Colorado on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
San Miguel County at a glance: 1 in 15 garbage-truck share of crashes is 6.7%, against 2.8% for Colorado.
Overview
Since 2015, 46 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in San Miguel County. They injured 7 people and killed 3.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 89 days.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Redvale since 2015; patterns below come from San Miguel County as a whole.
83% of truck crash reports in San Miguel County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 15.2% of the yearly total, while September has the fewest (0.0%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 44.4% of truck crashes, vs 43.5% for 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
NHTSA lists no located fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Redvale since 2015.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 3 of the truck crashes here, or 6.5%, compared with 2.8% in Colorado.
Route planning tips for Redvale 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.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 San Miguel County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
No fatal crashes involving a large truck with a road name were recorded within 10 miles since 2015.
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 |
Redvale at a glance
| Land area | 4.7 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 81431) | $83,304 |
| Median home value (ZIP 81431) | $273,483 |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 5 a year in the 1990s and 5 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.0 a year in 2016–19, 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Redvale
How many truck accidents are there in Redvale?
Since 2015, 46 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in San Miguel County (7 injured, 3 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in Redvale?
The worst month is January: 15.2% of truck crashes in San Miguel County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Redvale?
Garbage trucks were involved in 3 reported crashes in San Miguel County since 2015 (6.5% of truck crashes).
How does Redvale 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 do I plan a garbage truck route in Redvale?
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.