Julesburg, CO truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Julesburg: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Julesburg and Sedgwick County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Sedgwick County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
0 of 25 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Sedgwick County compares with Colorado
Sedgwick County against Colorado and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Sedgwick County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Sedgwick County | Colorado | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 100.7 | 32.6 | 49.7 | 3.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 16.0 | 5.1 | 3.4 | 3.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.40 | 0.32 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 2.8% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 24.0% | 14.8% | 6.2% | 1.6× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 36.0% | 25.7% | 23.7% | 1.4× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 28.0% | 13.2% | 13.8% | 2.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.0% | 43.5% | 41.9% | 8% below the state |
| After dark | 8.0% | 22.4% | 24.8% | 64% below the state |
Sedgwick County has lower values than Colorado for 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 Sedgwick County: 16.0 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 5.1 across Colorado.
Overview
Police reported 25 crashes involving commercial trucks in Sedgwick County since 2015: 10 people were injured and 4 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 161 days.
With 1 truck crash reported in Julesburg since 2015, this page uses Sedgwick County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
96% of truck crash reports in Sedgwick County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
March has the most truck crashes, 20.0% of the yearly total, while January has the fewest (0.0%).
November through March accounts for 40.0% of truck crashes here, compared with 43.5% in Colorado.
The busiest hour is 1–2 pm, with 20.0% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 24.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Colorado: 14.8%).
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Julesburg since 2015: I-80 (1) and US-385 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
FMCSA lists no garbage-truck crashes in Sedgwick County since 2015.
Route planning tips for Julesburg fleets
- Plan March schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Sedgwick County.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 36.0% of truck crashes here, more than Colorado; adjust start times where you can.
- 24.0% 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
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 Sedgwick County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-80 | 1 |
| US-385 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Sedgwick County) |
|---|---|
| I 76 At Mp 166 | 4 |
| Cr 19 At Cr 2 | 2 |
| I76 3,696 Feet E Of Mp 177 | 2 |
| Cr 19 At Cr 6 | 1 |
| Cr 59 1,056 Feet N Of Hwy 138 | 1 |
| Hwy 138 At Cr 33 | 1 |
| Hwy 138 At Mp 53 | 1 |
| Hwy 385 At Cr 28 | 1 |
Julesburg at a glance
| Population | 1,223 |
| Land area | 1.5 sq mi |
| Density | 809 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 80737) | $52,500 |
| Median home value (ZIP 80737) | $156,843 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Sedgwick 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 | 4 | — | 0.2 |
| 2000s | 7 | +82% | 0.4 |
| 2010s | 4 | -52% | 0.2 |
| 2020s | 2 | -48% | 0.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 4 to 2. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.2 a year in 2016–19, 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Julesburg
How common are truck crashes in Julesburg?
Sedgwick County has had 25 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 10 people and killing 4.
When do most truck crashes happen in Julesburg?
Truck crashes in Sedgwick County peak in March, with 20.0% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Julesburg?
Garbage trucks were involved in 0 reported crashes in Sedgwick County since 2015 (0.0% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Julesburg compare with Colorado?
Sedgwick County records 100.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 32.6 across Colorado.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Julesburg?
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.