ZIP 81071 (Sheridan Lake, CO) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 81071: 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
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). It runs above Colorado on crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice.
Kiowa County at a glance: April the month with the most truck crashes: 18.9% of the year's total.
Overview
Kiowa County has recorded 111 truck crashes since 2015, with 47 people injured and 5 killed.
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.
More truck crashes happen at 1–2 pm than at any other hour (14.4%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 20.8% of truck crashes, compared with 14.8% in Colorado.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 81071 since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-96 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
FMCSA lists no garbage-truck crashes in Kiowa County since 2015.
Route planning tips for ZIP 81071 fleets
- Review driver schedules for April, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 20.8% 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
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
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
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-96 | 1 |
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 81071 at a glance
| Population | 298 |
| Density | 0 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $53,558 |
| Median home value | $159,169 |
| Home ownership | 52% |
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. NHTSA counts 0.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 81071
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 81071?
111 truck crashes have been reported in Kiowa County since 2015, with 5 deaths and 47 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 81071?
The worst month is April: 18.9% of truck crashes in Kiowa County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 81071?
Since 2015, Kiowa County has reported 0 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.0% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 81071 compared with Colorado?
Per 100,000 residents, Kiowa County has 692.3 truck crashes a year; Colorado has 32.6.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 81071?
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.