Otis, CO truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Otis: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Otis and Washington County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Washington County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
1 of 114 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Washington County compares with Colorado
Washington County against Colorado and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Washington County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Washington County | Colorado | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 203.9 | 32.6 | 49.7 | 6.3× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 8.4 | 5.1 | 3.4 | 1.6× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.42 | 0.32 | 0.49 | 1.3× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.9% | 2.8% | 2.3% | 67% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 14.0% | 14.8% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 15.9% | 25.7% | 23.7% | 38% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.2% | 13.2% | 13.8% | 15% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 48.6% | 43.5% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 29.9% | 22.4% | 24.8% | 1.3× the state |
Washington County has lower values than Colorado for garbage-truck share, morning rush (6–10 am) and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in Washington County: 1 in 108 garbage-truck share of crashes is 0.9%, against 2.8% for Colorado.
Overview
Police reported 114 crashes involving commercial trucks in Washington County since 2015: 46 people were injured and 9 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 38 days in fully reported years.
Otis had 0 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Washington County numbers.
82% of truck crash reports in Washington County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
The worst month is December with 13.2% of truck crashes; the quietest is September at 4.4%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 48.6% of truck crashes, vs 43.5% for Colorado.
The busiest hour is 1–2 pm, with 10.5% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 14.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Colorado: 14.8%).
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Otis since 2015 were spread across roads: US-34 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 1 of the truck crashes here, or 0.9%, compared with 2.8% in Colorado.
Route planning tips for Otis fleets
- Review driver schedules for December, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Washington County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-34 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Washington County) |
|---|---|
| Hwy 34 .90 Miles E Of Mp 206 | 2 |
| Hwy 34 1,056 Feet E Of Mp 182 | 2 |
| Hwy 36 .50 Miles E Of Mp 177 | 2 |
| Hwy 36 160 Feet E Of Mp 138 | 2 |
| Hwy 36 At Mp 162 | 2 |
| Hwy 36 At Mp 163 | 2 |
| Hwy 6 At Mp 386 | 2 |
| Hwy 71 At Hwy 36 | 2 |
Otis at a glance
| Population | 507 |
| Land area | 0.4 sq mi |
| Density | 1,228 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 80743) | $67,734 |
| Median home value (ZIP 80743) | $228,506 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Washington 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 | 8 | — | 0.3 |
| 2000s | 9 | +13% | 0.5 |
| 2010s | 10 | +14% | 0.8 |
| 2020s | 11 | +14% | 1.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 8 a year in the 1990s and 11 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.5 a year in 2016–19, 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Otis
How many truck accidents are there in Otis?
Since 2015, 114 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Washington County (46 injured, 9 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Otis?
The worst month is December: 13.2% of truck crashes in Washington County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Otis?
1 crash involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Washington County since 2015, 0.9% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Otis compare with Colorado?
The yearly rate is 203.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Washington County, vs 32.6 for Colorado.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Otis?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.