ZIP 81045 (Haswell, CO) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 81045: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Kiowa 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 111 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
How Kiowa County compares with Colorado
Kiowa County against Colorado and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Kiowa County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Kiowa County | Colorado | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 692.3 | 32.6 | 49.7 | 21.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.7 | 5.1 | 3.4 | 8% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.43 | 0.32 | 0.49 | 1.3× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 2.8% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 20.8% | 14.8% | 6.2% | 1.4× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.6% | 25.7% | 23.7% | 8% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 17.0% | 13.2% | 13.8% | 1.3× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 46.2% | 43.5% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 29.2% | 22.4% | 24.8% | 1.3× the state |
Kiowa County has lower values than Colorado for deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Kiowa County: April worst month: 18.9% of truck crashes, vs 8.3% in an average month.
Overview
Since 2015, 111 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Kiowa County. They injured 47 people and killed 5.
That averages about one truck crash every 38 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
April has the most truck crashes, 18.9% of the yearly total, while May has the fewest (2.7%).
November through March accounts for 46.2% of truck crashes here, compared with 43.5% in Colorado.
The busiest hour is 1–2 pm, with 14.4% of truck crashes.
20.8% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 14.8% across Colorado.
Where crashes happen
No fatal crash involving a large truck has a recorded location within 10 miles of ZIP 81045 since 2015.
Garbage & waste trucks
Since 2015, no garbage-truck crashes were reported for Kiowa County.
Route planning tips for ZIP 81045 fleets
- Plan April schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Kiowa County.
- With 20.8% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Colorado), plan winter equipment checks early.
- 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 Kiowa 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 (Kiowa County) |
|---|---|
| Hwy 287 2,640 Feet N Of Mp 122 | 4 |
| Hwy 287 At 104 | 4 |
| Hwy 287 At Mp 119 | 4 |
| Hwy 96 At Mp 176 | 4 |
| Hwy 385 At Mp 124 | 3 |
| Hwy 287 At Mp 110 | 3 |
| Hwy 287 5,227 Feet N Of Mp 119 | 3 |
| Blk Of Wanstead St | 2 |
ZIP 81045 at a glance
| Population | 59 |
| Density | 0 per sq mi |
| Home ownership | 48% |
Historical data: truck crashes in Kiowa 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 | 8 | — | 0.4 |
| 2000s | 8 | -9% | 0.6 |
| 2010s | 8 | +4% | 0.3 |
| 2020s | 9 | +20% | 0.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 8 a year in the 1990s and 9 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.5 a year in 2016–19, 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 81045
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 81045?
Kiowa County has had 111 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 47 people and killing 5.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 81045?
April has the most truck crashes in Kiowa County, 18.9% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 81045?
Garbage trucks were involved in 0 reported crashes in Kiowa County since 2015 (0.0% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 81045 compare with Colorado?
The yearly rate is 692.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Kiowa County, vs 32.6 for Colorado.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 81045?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.