Yuma County, CO truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Yuma 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
1 of 71 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Yuma County compares with Colorado
Yuma County against Colorado and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Yuma County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Yuma County | Colorado | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 59.7 | 32.6 | 49.7 | 1.8× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 15.2 | 5.1 | 3.4 | 3.0× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.48 | 0.32 | 0.49 | 1.5× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.5% | 2.8% | 2.3% | 45% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 10.6% | 14.8% | 6.2% | 28% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 28.8% | 25.7% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 7.6% | 13.2% | 13.8% | 42% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 31.8% | 43.5% | 41.9% | 27% below the state |
| After dark | 19.7% | 22.4% | 24.8% | 12% below the state |
Yuma County has lower values than Colorado for garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in Yuma County: 15.2 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Colorado: 5.1).
Overview
Yuma County has recorded 71 truck crashes since 2015, with 36 people injured and 10 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 61 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in October (16.9% of the year) and are lowest in November (1.4%).
November through March accounts for 31.8% of truck crashes here, compared with 43.5% in Colorado.
More truck crashes happen at 8–9 am than at any other hour (14.1%).
10.6% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 14.8% across Colorado.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck in Yuma County happened on CR-G (2), US-385 (2), CR-40 (1), CR-46 (1) and SR-59 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 1 of the truck crashes here, or 1.4%, compared with 2.8% in Colorado.
Route planning tips for Yuma County fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 28.8% of truck crashes here, more than Colorado; adjust start times where you can.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Yuma County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Yuma County) |
|---|---|
| CR-G | 2 |
| US-385 | 2 |
| CR-40 | 1 |
| CR-46 | 1 |
| SR-59 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Yuma County) |
|---|---|
| Hwy 34 At Mp 233 | 3 |
| Cr G 3,696 Feet N Of Cr 39 | 2 |
| Hwy 34 2,112 Feet E Of Mp 233 | 2 |
| Hwy 34 At Sounth Main St | 2 |
| Hwy 59 At Mp 122 | 2 |
| Block West 3Rd Ave | 1 |
| Colorado State Patrol | 1 |
| County Road 54 County Road Cc | 1 |
Yuma County at a glance
| Population | 10,048 |
| Land area | 2,364.4 sq mi |
| Density | 4 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $60,705 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Yuma 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 | — | 0.2 |
| 2000s | 13 | +66% | 0.4 |
| 2010s | 8 | -37% | 0.6 |
| 2020s | 6 | -27% | 0.8 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 8 a year in the 1990s and 6 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, 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Yuma County
ZIP codes in Yuma County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Yuma County
How many truck accidents are there in Yuma County?
Since 2015, 71 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Yuma County (36 injured, 10 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in Yuma County?
The worst month is October: 16.9% of truck crashes in Yuma County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Yuma County?
Since 2015, Yuma County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 1.4% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Yuma County compare with Colorado?
The yearly rate is 59.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Yuma County, vs 32.6 for Colorado.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Yuma County?
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.