ZIP 81008 (Pueblo, CO) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 81008: 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 81008: I-25 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 81008: 5 since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 621 crashes involving commercial trucks in Pueblo County since 2015: 286 people were injured and 81 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 7 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in May (10.0% of the year) and are lowest in July (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.
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, I-25 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (5). It is followed by US-50 (3), N Grand Ave (1) and SR-47 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
24 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.9% share (Colorado: 2.8%).
Their busiest month is October, with 17% of garbage-truck crashes.
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 4.3 deaths compared with 6.8 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 81008 fleets
- Review driver schedules for May, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 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.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 | 5 |
| US-50 | 3 |
| N Grand Ave | 1 |
| SR-47 | 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 81008 at a glance
| Population | 11,608 |
| Density | 44 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $69,925 |
| Median home value | $316,349 |
| Home ownership | 66% |
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. NHTSA counts 3.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 3.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 81008
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 81008?
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 81008?
I-25 had 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 81008 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 81008?
May has the most truck crashes in Pueblo County, 10.0% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 81008?
Garbage trucks were involved in 24 reported crashes in Pueblo County since 2015 (3.9% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 81008 compare with Colorado?
The yearly rate is 30.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Pueblo County, vs 32.6 for Colorado.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 81008?
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.