ZIP 81007 (Pueblo, CO) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 81007: 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). Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and in rain, sleet or snow.
The headline for ZIP 81007: US-50 deadliest road: 5 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 81007 since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 621 crashes involving commercial trucks in Pueblo County since 2015: 286 people were injured and 81 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 7 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in May (10.0% of the year) and are lowest in July (6.9%).
November through March accounts for 40.7% of truck crashes here, compared with 43.5% in Colorado.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out 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 (5). After it: CR-S Mcculoch Blvd W (1), I-25 (1) and Mcculloch Blvd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
24 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.9% share (Colorado: 2.8%).
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in October (17%).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 4.3, vs 6.8 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 81007 fleets
- Build extra time into May routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use US-50, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in October; review collection routes for that month.
- 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 Pueblo County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-50 | 5 |
| CR-S Mcculoch Blvd W | 1 |
| I-25 | 1 |
| Mcculloch Blvd | 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 81007 at a glance
| Population | 35,690 |
| Density | 101 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $96,713 |
| Median home value | $396,078 |
| Home ownership | 87% |
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 crashes involving a large truck averaged 3.5 a year in 2016–19 and 3.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 81007
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 81007?
Since 2015, 621 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Pueblo County (286 injured, 81 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 81007?
Since 2015, US-50 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 81007: 5.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 81007?
Truck crashes in Pueblo County peak in May, with 10.0% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 81007?
Since 2015, Pueblo County has reported 24 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.9% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 81007 compare with Colorado?
Pueblo County records 30.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 32.6 across Colorado.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 81007?
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.