Keystone, CO truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Keystone: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Keystone 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). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice.
Summit County at a glance: 44.1% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 14.8% in Colorado.
Overview
Police reported 506 crashes involving commercial trucks in Summit County since 2015: 175 people were injured and 21 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 8 days.
With 1 truck crash reported in Keystone since 2015, this page uses Summit County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
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
February has the most truck crashes, 12.8% of the yearly total, while August has the fewest (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.
44.1% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 14.8% across Colorado.
Where crashes happen
I-70 leads within 10 miles of Keystone with 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: 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 Keystone fleets
- Review driver schedules for February, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use I-70, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- With 44.1% 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
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
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 | 5 |
| 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 |
Keystone at a glance
| Land area | 41.4 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 80435) | $97,463 |
| Median home value (ZIP 80435) | $940,916 |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 30 to 46. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.2 a year in 2016–19, 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Keystone
How many truck crashes happen in Keystone?
Since 2015, 506 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Summit County (175 injured, 21 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Keystone?
I-70 had 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Keystone since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Keystone?
The worst month is February: 12.8% of truck crashes in Summit County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Keystone?
Since 2015, Summit County has reported 5 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.0% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Keystone compare with Colorado?
The yearly rate is 144.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Summit County, vs 32.6 for Colorado.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Keystone?
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.