ZIP 80731 (Haxtun, CO) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 80731: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Phillips County, 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
0 of 38 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
How Phillips County compares with Colorado
Phillips County against Colorado and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Phillips County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Phillips County | Colorado | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 64.8 | 32.6 | 49.7 | 2.0× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 12.5 | 5.1 | 3.4 | 2.5× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.56 | 0.32 | 0.49 | 1.8× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 2.8% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 9.4% | 14.8% | 6.2% | 36% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 31.2% | 25.7% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 0.0% | 13.2% | 13.8% | 100% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.6% | 43.5% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 15.6% | 22.4% | 24.8% | 30% below the state |
Phillips County has lower values than Colorado for garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above Colorado on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in Phillips County: 12.5 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Colorado: 5.1).
Overview
Phillips County has recorded 38 truck crashes since 2015, with 22 people injured and 4 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 125 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 15.8% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 0.0%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 40.6% of truck crashes, vs 43.5% for Colorado.
More truck crashes happen at 7–8 am than at any other hour (15.8%).
Road surface: 9.4% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Colorado: 14.8%).
Where crashes happen
NHTSA lists no located fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 80731 since 2015.
Garbage & waste trucks
No crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Phillips County since 2015.
Route planning tips for ZIP 80731 fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 31.2% 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
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 Phillips County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
No fatal crashes involving a large truck with a road name were recorded within 10 miles since 2015.
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Phillips County) |
|---|---|
| Cr 14 At Cr 53 | 2 |
| Cr 37 At Cr 28 | 2 |
| N Interocean Ave At Denver St. | 2 |
| Co-6 At Mp 482 | 1 |
| Cr 10 At Cr 45 | 1 |
| Cr 12 | 1 |
| Cr 18 At Cr 41 | 1 |
| Cr 20 At Cr 11 | 1 |
ZIP 80731 at a glance
| Population | 1,486 |
| Density | 2 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $74,375 |
| Median home value | $230,020 |
| Home ownership | 80% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Phillips 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 | 3 | — | 0.1 |
| 2000s | 2 | -20% | 0.2 |
| 2010s | 3 | +28% | 0.2 |
| 2020s | 2 | -27% | 0.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 3 a year in the 1990s and 2 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.0 a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 80731
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 80731?
Since 2015, 38 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Phillips County (22 injured, 4 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 80731?
The worst month is January: 15.8% of truck crashes in Phillips County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 80731?
0 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Phillips County since 2015, 0.0% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 80731 compare with Colorado for truck crashes?
Phillips County records 64.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 32.6 across Colorado.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 80731?
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.