ZIP 80746 (Paoli, CO) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 80746: 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
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 sits below Colorado on 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.
Phillips County at a glance: 12.5 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 5.1 across Colorado.
Overview
Phillips County has recorded 38 truck crashes since 2015, with 22 people injured and 4 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly 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%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 40.6% of truck crashes, against 43.5% across Colorado.
More truck crashes happen at 7–8 am than at any other hour (15.8%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 9.4% of truck crashes, compared with 14.8% in Colorado.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 80746 since 2015 were spread across roads: CR-19 (1) and CR-37 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
No crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Phillips County since 2015.
Route planning tips for ZIP 80746 fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Morning starts matter: 31.2% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Colorado.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Phillips County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-19 | 1 |
| CR-37 | 1 |
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 80746 at a glance
| Population | 37 |
| Density | 9 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $99,444 |
| Median home value | $208,950 |
| 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 |
In the 1990s about 3 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 2. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. 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 80746
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 80746?
Phillips County has had 38 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 22 people and killing 4.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 80746?
Truck crashes in Phillips County peak in January, with 15.8% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 80746?
Since 2015, Phillips County has reported 0 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.0% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 80746 compare with Colorado?
Phillips County records 64.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 32.6 across Colorado.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 80746?
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.