ZIP 80861 (Vona, CO) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 80861: 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). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Kit Carson County: 0 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 0.0%, vs 2.8% in Colorado.
Overview
Police reported 231 crashes involving commercial trucks in Kit Carson County since 2015: 76 people were injured and 17 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 18 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is March with 13.9% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 5.2%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 47.3% of truck crashes, against 43.5% across Colorado.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, with 7.8% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 25.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Colorado: 14.8%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 80861 is I-70, with 4 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: CR-30 (1) and US-24 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Since 2015, no garbage-truck crashes were reported for Kit Carson County.
Route planning tips for ZIP 80861 fleets
- Build extra time into March routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use I-70, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 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
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 Kit Carson County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-70 | 4 |
| CR-30 | 1 |
| US-24 | 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 80861 at a glance
| Population | 283 |
| Density | 0 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $84,375 |
| Median home value | $220,488 |
| Home ownership | 83% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 19 to 24. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.0 a year in 2016–19 and 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 80861
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 80861?
231 truck crashes have been reported in Kit Carson County since 2015, with 17 deaths and 76 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 80861?
I-70 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 80861 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 80861?
The worst month is March: 13.9% of truck crashes in Kit Carson County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 80861?
Since 2015, Kit Carson County has reported 0 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.0% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 80861 compare with Colorado for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Kit Carson County has 282.5 truck crashes a year; Colorado has 32.6.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 80861?
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.