ZIP 81004 (Pueblo, CO) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 81004: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Pueblo 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
4.3 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 6.8 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Pueblo County compares with Colorado
Pueblo County against Colorado and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Pueblo County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Pueblo County | Colorado | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 30.9 | 32.6 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.8 | 5.1 | 3.4 | 1.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.31 | 0.32 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.0% | 2.8% | 2.3% | 1.4× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 11.4% | 14.8% | 6.2% | 22% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 19.9% | 25.7% | 23.7% | 23% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 15.1% | 13.2% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.7% | 43.5% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 24.8% | 22.4% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Pueblo County sits below Colorado on on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above Colorado on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and in rain, sleet or snow.
The headline for ZIP 81004: I-25 6 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of ZIP 81004.
Overview
Since 2015, 621 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Pueblo County. They injured 286 people and killed 81.
That averages about one truck crash every 7 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
May has the most truck crashes, 10.0% of the yearly total, while July has the fewest (6.9%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 40.7% of truck crashes, against 43.5% across Colorado.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, with 8.4% of truck crashes.
11.4% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 14.8% across Colorado.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-25 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (6).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 24 crashes, 3.9% of the total, against 2.8% across Colorado.
Their busiest month is October, with 17% of garbage-truck crashes.
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 4.3, vs 6.8 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 81004 fleets
- Build extra time into May routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use I-25, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Waste haulers: October is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Pueblo County.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Pueblo County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-25 | 6 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Pueblo County) |
|---|---|
| I 25 At Mp 92 | 9 |
| I 25 At Mp 72 | 8 |
| I 25 At Mp 108 | 6 |
| I 25 At Mp 100 | 5 |
| I 25 At Mp 71 | 5 |
| I 25 At W 29Th St | 5 |
| I 25 At Mp 110 | 4 |
| I 25 At Mp 115 | 4 |
ZIP 81004 at a glance
| Population | 25,757 |
| Density | 62 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $51,789 |
| Median home value | $213,554 |
| Home ownership | 59% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Pueblo 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 | 32 | — | 2.3 |
| 2000s | 44 | +38% | 1.6 |
| 2010s | 51 | +14% | 2.4 |
| 2020s | 51 | +1% | 3.8 |
In the 1990s about 32 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 51. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 3.5 a year in 2016–19, 3.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 81004
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 81004?
621 truck crashes have been reported in Pueblo County since 2015, with 81 deaths and 286 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 81004?
Since 2015, I-25 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 81004: 6.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 81004?
May has the most truck crashes in Pueblo County, 10.0% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 81004?
Since 2015, Pueblo County has reported 24 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.9% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 81004 compared with Colorado?
The yearly rate is 30.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Pueblo County, vs 32.6 for Colorado.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 81004?
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.