Teller County, CO truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Teller County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
6 of 50 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Teller County compares with Colorado
Teller County against Colorado and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Teller County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Teller County | Colorado | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 16.5 | 32.6 | 49.7 | 49% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 11.1 | 5.1 | 3.4 | 2.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.47 | 0.32 | 0.49 | 1.5× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 13.3% | 2.8% | 2.3% | 4.8× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 31.1% | 14.8% | 6.2% | 2.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 31.1% | 25.7% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 31.1% | 13.2% | 13.8% | 2.4× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 46.7% | 43.5% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 20.0% | 22.4% | 24.8% | 11% below the state |
Teller County has lower values than Colorado for crashes per 100k residents / yr and after dark. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Teller County: 1 in 8 crashes involve a garbage truck (6 since 2015), vs 2.8% across Colorado.
Overview
Police reported 50 crashes involving commercial trucks in Teller County since 2015: 24 people were injured and 5 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 89 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in June (16.0% of the year) and are lowest in February (4.0%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 46.7% of truck crashes, vs 43.5% for Colorado.
By time of day, 10–11 am stands out with 16.0% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 31.1% of truck crashes, compared with 14.8% in Colorado.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes in Teller County since 2015 were spread across roads: US-24 (2) and CR-81 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 6 crashes, 12.0% of the total, against 2.8% across Colorado.
Route planning tips for Teller County fleets
- Build extra time into June routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 31.1% of truck crashes here, more than Colorado; adjust start times where you can.
- 31.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Colorado; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Teller County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Teller County) |
|---|---|
| US-24 | 2 |
| CR-81 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Teller County) |
|---|---|
| Cr 580 Feet S Of Hwy 67 | 2 |
| Hwy 24 4,752 Feet From Mp 280 | 2 |
| Block Of E Myers Ave | 1 |
| Country Road 1 At Mp 0 | 1 |
| Cr 1 3 Feet N Of Mp 1 | 1 |
| Cr 1 At Mp 16 | 1 |
| Cr 11 At Mp 3 | 1 |
| Cr 42 1,584 Feet E Of Mo 1 | 1 |
Teller County at a glance
| Population | 24,862 |
| Land area | 557.1 sq mi |
| Density | 45 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $88,772 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Teller 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 | — | 0.3 |
| 2000s | 7 | +80% | 0.2 |
| 2010s | 5 | -36% | 0.1 |
| 2020s | 5 | +5% | 0.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 4 to 5. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.2 a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Teller County
ZIP codes in Teller County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Teller County
How many truck crashes happen in Teller County?
Since 2015, 50 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Teller County (24 injured, 5 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in Teller County?
Truck crashes in Teller County peak in June, with 16.0% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Teller County?
6 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Teller County since 2015, 12.0% of all truck crashes.
How does Teller County compare with Colorado for truck crashes?
Teller County records 16.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 32.6 across Colorado.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Teller County?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.