ZIP 81091 (Weston, CO) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 81091: 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 |
Compared with Colorado, Las Animas County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, in rain, sleet or snow and after dark.
What stands out in Las Animas County: 0 crashes involve a garbage truck (0 since 2015), vs 2.8% across Colorado.
Overview
Las Animas County has recorded 166 truck crashes since 2015, with 41 people injured and 5 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 25 days.
When crashes happen
June has the most truck crashes, 11.4% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (4.8%).
November through March accounts for 42.5% of truck crashes here, compared with 43.5% in Colorado.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out with 9.0% of truck crashes.
15.6% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 14.8% across Colorado.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, no fatal large-truck crashes with a location were recorded within 10 miles of ZIP 81091.
Garbage & waste trucks
Since 2015, no garbage-truck crashes were reported for Las Animas County.
Route planning tips for ZIP 81091 fleets
- Plan June schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Las Animas County.
- 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 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 81091 at a glance
| Population | 1,120 |
| Density | 1 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $50,179 |
| Median home value | $351,429 |
| Home ownership | 80% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 19 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 13. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.2 a year in 2016–19, 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 81091
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 81091?
166 truck crashes have been reported in Las Animas County since 2015, with 5 deaths and 41 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 81091?
The worst month is June: 11.4% of truck crashes in Las Animas County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 81091?
Garbage trucks were involved in 0 reported crashes in Las Animas County since 2015 (0.0% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 81091 compared with Colorado?
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 81091?
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.