ZIP 81089 (Walsenburg, CO) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 81089: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Huerfano 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
1 of 190 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Huerfano County compares with Colorado
Huerfano County against Colorado and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Huerfano County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Huerfano County | Colorado | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 232.9 | 32.6 | 49.7 | 7.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 7.3 | 5.1 | 3.4 | 1.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.37 | 0.32 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.6% | 2.8% | 2.3% | 80% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 26.8% | 14.8% | 6.2% | 1.8× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.7% | 25.7% | 23.7% | 20% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 19.0% | 13.2% | 13.8% | 1.4× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 54.2% | 43.5% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 36.3% | 22.4% | 24.8% | 1.6× the state |
Compared with Colorado, Huerfano County is lower on garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above Colorado on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for Huerfano County: 26.8% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 14.8% in Colorado.
Overview
Police reported 190 crashes involving commercial trucks in Huerfano County since 2015: 72 people were injured and 13 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 22 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in February (15.8% of the year) and are lowest in June (4.2%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 54.2% of truck crashes, vs 43.5% for Colorado.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 pm than at any other hour (7.4%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 26.8% of truck crashes, compared with 14.8% in Colorado.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 81089 since 2015: I-25 (1), SR-69 (1) and US-160 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
1 crash involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.5% share (Colorado: 2.8%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 81089 fleets
- Build extra time into February routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 26.8% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Colorado; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Huerfano County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-25 | 1 |
| SR-69 | 1 |
| US-160 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Huerfano County) |
|---|---|
| Hwy 69 At Mp 26 | 5 |
| I 25 At Mp 52 | 4 |
| I25 At Mp 52 | 4 |
| I25 At Mp 64 | 3 |
| Hwy 69 At Mp 35 | 3 |
| Hwy 69 1,056 Feet N Of Mp 26 | 3 |
| Hwy 160 At Mp 279 | 3 |
| H160 At Mp 300 | 2 |
ZIP 81089 at a glance
| Population | 4,890 |
| Density | 2 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $52,280 |
| Median home value | $186,102 |
| Home ownership | 72% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Huerfano 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 | 15 | — | 0.6 |
| 2000s | 10 | -35% | 0.6 |
| 2010s | 11 | +12% | 0.2 |
| 2020s | 18 | +64% | 1.0 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 15 to 18. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 0.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 81089
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 81089?
Since 2015, 190 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Huerfano County (72 injured, 13 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 81089?
Truck crashes in Huerfano County peak in February, with 15.8% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 81089?
Since 2015, Huerfano County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 0.5% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 81089 compare with Colorado?
Per 100,000 residents, Huerfano County has 232.9 truck crashes a year; Colorado has 32.6.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 81089?
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.