ZIP 81059 (Model, CO) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 81059: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Las Animas 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 166 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
How Las Animas County compares with Colorado
Las Animas County against Colorado and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Las Animas County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Las Animas County | Colorado | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 100.2 | 32.6 | 49.7 | 3.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.1 | 5.1 | 3.4 | 39% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.24 | 0.32 | 0.49 | 25% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 2.8% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 15.6% | 14.8% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 15.0% | 25.7% | 23.7% | 42% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 16.2% | 13.2% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.5% | 43.5% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 36.9% | 22.4% | 24.8% | 1.6× the state |
Las Animas County sits below Colorado on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It runs above Colorado on crashes per 100k residents / yr, in rain, sleet or snow and after dark.
Las Animas County at a glance: 0 garbage-truck share of crashes is 0.0%, against 2.8% for Colorado.
Overview
Since 2015, 166 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Las Animas County. They injured 41 people and killed 5.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 25 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is June with 11.4% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 4.8%.
November through March accounts for 42.5% of truck crashes here, compared with 43.5% in Colorado.
The busiest hour is 1–2 pm, with 9.0% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 15.6% of truck crashes, compared with 14.8% in Colorado.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, no fatal large-truck crashes with a location were recorded within 10 miles of ZIP 81059.
Garbage & waste trucks
No crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Las Animas County since 2015.
Route planning tips for ZIP 81059 fleets
- Plan June schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Las Animas County.
- 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 Las Animas 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 (Las Animas County) |
|---|---|
| I25 At Mp 6 | 4 |
| I25 At Mp 28 | 3 |
| I 25 At Mp 7 | 3 |
| I 25 At Mp 5 | 3 |
| I 25 At Mp 2 | 3 |
| Hwy 109 At Mp 19 | 2 |
| Hwy 160 At Mp 350 | 2 |
| Hwy 160 At Mp 412 | 2 |
ZIP 81059 at a glance
| Population | 61 |
| Density | 0 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $93,068 |
| Home ownership | 72% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Las Animas 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 | 19 | — | 0.3 |
| 2000s | 19 | -0% | 0.9 |
| 2010s | 15 | -21% | 0.5 |
| 2020s | 13 | -12% | 0.6 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 19 to 13. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.2 a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 81059
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 81059?
Since 2015, 166 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Las Animas County (41 injured, 5 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 81059?
Truck crashes in Las Animas County peak in June, with 11.4% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 81059?
0 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Las Animas County since 2015, 0.0% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 81059 compare with Colorado for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Las Animas County has 100.2 truck crashes a year; Colorado has 32.6.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 81059?
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.