ZIP 81047 (Holly, CO) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 81047: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Prowers 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 230 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Prowers County compares with Colorado
Prowers County against Colorado and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Prowers County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Prowers County | Colorado | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 168.0 | 32.6 | 49.7 | 5.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 12.7 | 5.1 | 3.4 | 2.5× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.37 | 0.32 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 2.8% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 17.2% | 14.8% | 6.2% | 1.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 19.0% | 25.7% | 23.7% | 26% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 14.0% | 13.2% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 45.2% | 43.5% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 26.7% | 22.4% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Prowers County has lower values than Colorado for garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in Prowers County: 12.7 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Colorado: 5.1).
Overview
Since 2015, 230 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Prowers County. They injured 89 people and killed 29.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 18 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in November (11.7% of the year) and are lowest in February (4.8%).
November through March accounts for 45.2% of truck crashes here, compared with 43.5% in Colorado.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 8.7% of truck crashes.
17.2% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 14.8% across Colorado.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 81047 since 2015 were spread across roads: US-50 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
No crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Prowers County since 2015.
Route planning tips for ZIP 81047 fleets
- Review driver schedules for November, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 17.2% of truck crashes here, more than Colorado; schedule winter checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Prowers County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-50 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Prowers County) |
|---|---|
| Hwy 287 At Mp 69 | 7 |
| Hwy 287 At Mp 58 | 6 |
| Hwy 287 At Mp 88 | 5 |
| Hwy 287 At Mp 89 | 4 |
| Ii 25 At Mp 73 | 3 |
| Hwy 50 At Mp 458 | 3 |
| Hwy 287 At Mp 62 | 3 |
| Hwy 287 At Mp 51 | 3 |
ZIP 81047 at a glance
| Population | 1,586 |
| Density | 1 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $43,050 |
| Median home value | $168,217 |
| Home ownership | 70% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Prowers 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 | 14 | — | 1.0 |
| 2000s | 18 | +25% | 0.7 |
| 2010s | 20 | +8% | 1.0 |
| 2020s | 18 | -9% | 0.8 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 14 to 18. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.8 a year in 2016–19, 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 81047
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 81047?
230 truck crashes have been reported in Prowers County since 2015, with 29 deaths and 89 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 81047?
Truck crashes in Prowers County peak in November, with 11.7% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 81047?
Since 2015, Prowers County has reported 0 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.0% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 81047 compare with Colorado?
Prowers County records 168.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 32.6 across Colorado.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 81047?
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.