ZIP 81044 (Hasty, CO) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 81044: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Bent 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
0 of 41 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
How Bent County compares with Colorado
Bent County against Colorado and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Bent County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Bent County | Colorado | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 61.4 | 32.6 | 49.7 | 1.9× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.1 | 5.1 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.28 | 0.32 | 0.49 | 12% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 2.8% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 10.3% | 14.8% | 6.2% | 30% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 12.8% | 25.7% | 23.7% | 50% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 2.6% | 13.2% | 13.8% | 81% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.0% | 43.5% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 38.5% | 22.4% | 24.8% | 1.7× the state |
Compared with Colorado, Bent County is lower on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr and after dark.
Bent County at a glance: 0 crashes involve a garbage truck (0 since 2015), vs 2.8% across Colorado.
Overview
Since 2015, 41 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Bent County. They injured 11 people and killed 2.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 103 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in November (17.1% of the year) and are lowest in March (0.0%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 41.0% of truck crashes, against 43.5% across Colorado.
More truck crashes happen at 4–5 pm than at any other hour (12.2%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 10.3% of truck crashes, compared with 14.8% in Colorado.
Where crashes happen
No fatal crash involving a large truck has a recorded location within 10 miles of ZIP 81044 since 2015.
Garbage & waste trucks
FMCSA lists no garbage-truck crashes in Bent County since 2015.
Route planning tips for ZIP 81044 fleets
- Plan November schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Bent 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 Bent County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
No fatal crashes involving a large truck with a road name were recorded within 10 miles since 2015.
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Bent County) |
|---|---|
| Hwy 50 At Mp 405 | 3 |
| Hwy 50 5,016 Feet From Mp 391 | 2 |
| Hwy 50 At Mp 394 | 2 |
| Hwy 50 At Mp 422 | 2 |
| Bent Ave At Carson Ave | 1 |
| Cr 33.5 At Cr Hh | 1 |
| H50 At Mp 397 | 1 |
| Hwy 109 1,700 Feet S Of Mp 29 | 1 |
ZIP 81044 at a glance
| Population | 160 |
| Density | 0 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $58,500 |
| Home ownership | 66% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Bent 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 | 5 | — | 0.1 |
| 2000s | 4 | -20% | 0.3 |
| 2010s | 3 | -36% | 0.1 |
| 2020s | 4 | +60% | 0.0 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 5 to 4. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 81044
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 81044?
41 truck crashes have been reported in Bent County since 2015, with 2 deaths and 11 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 81044?
The worst month is November: 17.1% of truck crashes in Bent County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 81044?
0 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Bent County since 2015, 0.0% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 81044 compared with Colorado?
Per 100,000 residents, Bent County has 61.4 truck crashes a year; Colorado has 32.6.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 81044?
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.