ZIP 81005 (Pueblo, CO) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 81005: 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 has lower values than Colorado for 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 81005: US-50 deadliest road: 3 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 81005 since 2015.
Overview
Pueblo County has recorded 621 truck crashes since 2015, with 286 people injured and 81 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 7 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is May with 10.0% of truck crashes; the quietest is July at 6.9%.
November through March accounts for 40.7% of truck crashes here, compared with 43.5% in Colorado.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, with 8.4% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 11.4% of truck crashes, compared with 14.8% in Colorado.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-50 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). It is followed by CR-S Mcculoch Blvd W (1), Mcculloch Blvd (1) and SR-45 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 24 of the truck crashes here, or 3.9%, compared with 2.8% in Colorado.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in October (17%).
They recorded 4.3 deaths per 100 crashes, against 6.8 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 81005 fleets
- Plan May schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Pueblo County.
- Where you can, review stops along US-50; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at October schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
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) |
|---|---|
| US-50 | 3 |
| CR-S Mcculoch Blvd W | 1 |
| Mcculloch Blvd | 1 |
| SR-45 | 1 |
| SR-78 | 1 |
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 81005 at a glance
| Population | 32,441 |
| Density | 63 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $70,574 |
| Median home value | $298,898 |
| Home ownership | 77% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 32 to 51. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. 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 81005
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 81005?
621 truck crashes have been reported in Pueblo County since 2015, with 81 deaths and 286 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 81005?
NHTSA data shows US-50 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 81005 since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 81005?
Truck crashes in Pueblo County peak in May, with 10.0% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 81005?
Garbage trucks were involved in 24 reported crashes in Pueblo County since 2015 (3.9% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 81005 compare with Colorado?
Per 100,000 residents, Pueblo County has 30.9 truck crashes a year; Colorado has 32.6.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 81005?
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.