Frisco, CO truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Frisco: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Frisco and Summit County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Summit County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
5 of 506 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Summit County compares with Colorado
Summit County against Colorado and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Summit County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Summit County | Colorado | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 144.2 | 32.6 | 49.7 | 4.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.9 | 5.1 | 3.4 | 24% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.35 | 0.32 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.0% | 2.8% | 2.3% | 63% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 44.1% | 14.8% | 6.2% | 3.0× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.7% | 25.7% | 23.7% | 8% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 33.7% | 13.2% | 13.8% | 2.6× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 49.8% | 43.5% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 27.1% | 22.4% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Summit County sits below Colorado on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Summit County: 44.1% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Colorado: 14.8%).
Overview
Summit County has recorded 506 truck crashes since 2015, with 175 people injured and 21 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 8 days.
Only 1 truck crash was reported in Frisco since 2015; patterns below come from Summit County as a whole.
84% of truck crash reports in Summit County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in February (12.8% of the year) and are lowest in August (4.7%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 49.8% of truck crashes, against 43.5% across Colorado.
By time of day, 3–4 pm stands out with 8.5% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 44.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Colorado: 14.8%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-70 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (4). It is followed by US-6 (2), Bridge St (1) and CR-SWAN Mountain Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
5 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.0% share (Colorado: 2.8%).
Route planning tips for Frisco fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Summit County.
- Check whether your routes use I-70, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 44.1% of truck crashes here, more than Colorado; schedule winter 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 Summit County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-70 | 4 |
| US-6 | 2 |
| Bridge St | 1 |
| CR-SWAN Mountain Rd | 1 |
| SR-9 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Summit County) |
|---|---|
| I70 At Mp 213 | 16 |
| I 70 At Mp 208 | 12 |
| I 70 At Mp 207 | 12 |
| I70 At Mp 210 | 11 |
| I70 At Mp 208 | 11 |
| I 70 At Mp 212 | 7 |
| I70 At Mp 209 | 7 |
| I70 At Mp 205 | 6 |
Frisco at a glance
| Population | 2,732 |
| Land area | 1.7 sq mi |
| Density | 1,636 per sq mi |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Summit 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 | 30 | — | 0.9 |
| 2000s | 43 | +42% | 0.9 |
| 2010s | 43 | +0% | 0.6 |
| 2020s | 46 | +8% | 0.8 |
In the 1990s about 30 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 46. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 1.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Frisco
How many truck crashes happen in Frisco?
506 truck crashes have been reported in Summit County since 2015, with 21 deaths and 175 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Frisco?
NHTSA data shows I-70 with 4 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Frisco since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Frisco?
Truck crashes in Summit County peak in February, with 12.8% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Frisco?
5 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Summit County since 2015, 1.0% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Frisco compare with Colorado?
The yearly rate is 144.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Summit County, vs 32.6 for Colorado.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Frisco?
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.