ZIP 80836 (Stratton, CO) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 80836: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Kit Carson 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 231 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Kit Carson County compares with Colorado
Kit Carson County against Colorado and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Kit Carson County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Kit Carson County | Colorado | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 282.5 | 32.6 | 49.7 | 8.7× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 7.7 | 5.1 | 3.4 | 1.5× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.33 | 0.32 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 2.8% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 25.9% | 14.8% | 6.2% | 1.8× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.3% | 25.7% | 23.7% | 13% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 14.1% | 13.2% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 47.3% | 43.5% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 27.7% | 22.4% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Kit Carson County sits below Colorado on garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
Kit Carson County at a glance: 0 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 0.0%, vs 2.8% in Colorado.
Overview
Kit Carson County has recorded 231 truck crashes since 2015, with 76 people injured and 17 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 18 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
March has the most truck crashes, 13.9% of the yearly total, while February has the fewest (5.2%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 47.3% of truck crashes, against 43.5% across Colorado.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out with 7.8% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 25.9% of truck crashes, compared with 14.8% in Colorado.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 80836 is I-70, with 4 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come US-24 (2) and CR-30 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
No crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Kit Carson County since 2015.
Route planning tips for ZIP 80836 fleets
- Plan March schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Kit Carson County.
- Where you can, review stops along I-70; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 25.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Colorado; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 Kit Carson County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-70 | 4 |
| US-24 | 2 |
| CR-30 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Kit Carson County) |
|---|---|
| I 70 At Mp 444 | 6 |
| I70 At Mp 427 | 5 |
| I 70 At Mp 436 | 4 |
| I 70 At Mp 442 | 4 |
| I70 At Mp 421 | 3 |
| I70 At Mp 401 | 3 |
| I70 At Mp 396 | 3 |
| I70 2,640 Feet E Of Mp 363 | 3 |
ZIP 80836 at a glance
| Population | 1,085 |
| Density | 1 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $65,208 |
| Median home value | $211,570 |
| Home ownership | 69% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Kit Carson 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 | 19 | — | 0.5 |
| 2000s | 19 | +0% | 0.7 |
| 2010s | 16 | -15% | 0.7 |
| 2020s | 24 | +47% | 1.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 19 a year in the 1990s and 24 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 1.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 80836
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 80836?
231 truck crashes have been reported in Kit Carson County since 2015, with 17 deaths and 76 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 80836?
Since 2015, I-70 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 80836: 4.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 80836?
Truck crashes in Kit Carson County peak in March, with 13.9% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 80836?
Since 2015, Kit Carson County has reported 0 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.0% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 80836 compared with Colorado?
Per 100,000 residents, Kit Carson County has 282.5 truck crashes a year; Colorado has 32.6.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 80836?
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.