Sawpit, CO truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Sawpit: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Sawpit 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.
The headline for San Miguel County: 1 in 15 crashes involve a garbage truck (3 since 2015), vs 2.8% across Colorado.
Overview
Police reported 46 crashes involving commercial trucks in San Miguel County since 2015: 7 people were injured and 3 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 89 days in fully reported years.
Sawpit had 0 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use San Miguel County numbers.
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
Truck crashes peak in January (15.2% of the year) and are lowest in September (0.0%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 44.4% of truck crashes, against 43.5% across Colorado.
More truck crashes happen at 2–3 pm than at any other hour (13.0%).
Road surface: 28.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Colorado: 14.8%).
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, no fatal large-truck crashes with a location were recorded within 10 miles of Sawpit.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 3 crashes, 6.5% of the total, against 2.8% across Colorado.
Route planning tips for Sawpit fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in San Miguel County.
- With 28.9% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Colorado), plan winter equipment checks early.
- 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 |
Sawpit at a glance
| Population | 39 |
| Land area | 0.0 sq mi |
| Density | 1,300 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 81430) | $74,148 |
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. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.0 a year in 2016–19, 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Sawpit
How many truck accidents are there in Sawpit?
San Miguel County has had 46 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 7 people and killing 3.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Sawpit?
Truck crashes in San Miguel County peak in January, with 15.2% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Sawpit?
Since 2015, San Miguel County has reported 3 garbage-truck crashes, or 6.5% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Sawpit compared with Colorado?
The yearly rate is 52.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in San Miguel County, vs 32.6 for Colorado.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Sawpit?
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.