ZIP 81019 (Colorado City, CO) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 81019: 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 |
Compared with Colorado, Pueblo County is lower on on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and in rain, sleet or snow.
What stands out in Pueblo County: 1 in 25 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 4.0%, vs 2.8% in Colorado.
Overview
Pueblo County has recorded 621 truck crashes since 2015, with 286 people injured and 81 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 7 days.
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.
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
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 81019 happened on I-25 (3); no road leads clearly.
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.
They recorded 4.3 deaths per 100 crashes, against 6.8 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 81019 fleets
- Plan May schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Pueblo County.
- 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
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) |
|---|---|
| I-25 | 3 |
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 81019 at a glance
| Population | 1,280 |
| Density | 38 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $38,056 |
| Home ownership | 72% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 32 a year in the 1990s and 51 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. 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 81019
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 81019?
Since 2015, 621 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Pueblo County (286 injured, 81 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 81019?
May has the most truck crashes in Pueblo County, 10.0% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 81019?
24 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Pueblo County since 2015, 3.9% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 81019 compare with Colorado?
The yearly rate is 30.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Pueblo County, vs 32.6 for Colorado.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 81019?
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.