ZIP 80751 (Sterling, CO) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 80751: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Logan 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
2 of 177 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Logan County compares with Colorado
Logan County against Colorado and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Logan County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Logan County | Colorado | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 71.4 | 32.6 | 49.7 | 2.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 8.6 | 5.1 | 3.4 | 1.7× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.27 | 0.32 | 0.49 | 16% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.2% | 2.8% | 2.3% | 56% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 14.1% | 14.8% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 16.0% | 25.7% | 23.7% | 38% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.4% | 13.2% | 13.8% | 21% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.7% | 43.5% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 30.7% | 22.4% | 24.8% | 1.4× the state |
Compared with Colorado, Logan County is lower on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and after dark.
What stands out in Logan County: 1 in 81 crashes involve a garbage truck (2 since 2015), vs 2.8% across Colorado.
Overview
Police reported 177 crashes involving commercial trucks in Logan County since 2015: 51 people were injured and 14 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 25 days.
When crashes happen
September has the most truck crashes, 11.9% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (5.1%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 41.7% of truck crashes, vs 43.5% for Colorado.
The busiest hour is 2–3 pm, with 10.7% of truck crashes.
14.1% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 14.8% across Colorado.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 80751 since 2015 were spread across roads: CR-37 (1), CR-43.9 (1), I-76 (1), SR-14 (1) and US-6 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 2 crashes, 1.1% of the total, against 2.8% across Colorado.
Route planning tips for ZIP 80751 fleets
- Review driver schedules for September, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Logan County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-37 | 1 |
| CR-43.9 | 1 |
| I-76 | 1 |
| SR-14 | 1 |
| US-6 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Logan County) |
|---|---|
| I76 At Mp 142 | 4 |
| I 76 At Mp 149 | 3 |
| Hwy 6 At Mp 419 | 3 |
| Blk Of E Chestnut St 1,905 Feet W Of Hwy 61 | 2 |
| Cr 34 At Cr 43.5 | 2 |
| Hwy 138 528 Feet E Of Mp 4 | 2 |
| Hwy 138 At Mp 1 | 2 |
| Hwy 14 At Cr 37 | 2 |
ZIP 80751 at a glance
| Population | 16,936 |
| Density | 14 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $48,682 |
| Median home value | $252,393 |
| Home ownership | 63% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Logan 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 | 11 | — | 0.4 |
| 2000s | 16 | +47% | 0.3 |
| 2010s | 14 | -9% | 0.7 |
| 2020s | 17 | +18% | 1.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 11 a year in the 1990s and 17 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.8 a year in 2016–19, 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 80751
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 80751?
Logan County has had 177 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 51 people and killing 14.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 80751?
The worst month is September: 11.9% of truck crashes in Logan County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 80751?
Garbage trucks were involved in 2 reported crashes in Logan County since 2015 (1.1% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 80751 compare with Colorado for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 71.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Logan County, vs 32.6 for Colorado.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 80751?
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.