ZIP 81101 (Alamosa, CO) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 81101: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Alamosa 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 61 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Alamosa County compares with Colorado
Alamosa County against Colorado and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Alamosa County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Alamosa County | Colorado | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 31.6 | 32.6 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 10.3 | 5.1 | 3.4 | 2.0× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.50 | 0.32 | 0.49 | 1.6× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 2.8% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 5.2% | 14.8% | 6.2% | 65% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 17.2% | 25.7% | 23.7% | 33% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 8.6% | 13.2% | 13.8% | 35% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.1% | 43.5% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 20.7% | 22.4% | 24.8% | 8% below the state |
Alamosa County has lower values than Colorado for garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
Alamosa County at a glance: 0 garbage-truck share of crashes is 0.0%, against 2.8% for Colorado.
Overview
Since 2015, 61 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Alamosa County. They injured 29 people and killed 6.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 69 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in February (11.5% of the year) and are lowest in April (3.3%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 43.1% of truck crashes, against 43.5% across Colorado.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 pm than at any other hour (13.1%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 5.2% of truck crashes, compared with 14.8% in Colorado.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-160 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). It is followed by SR-17 (1) and US-285 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
No crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Alamosa County since 2015.
Route planning tips for ZIP 81101 fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Alamosa County.
- Check whether your routes use US-160, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 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 Alamosa County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-160 | 3 |
| SR-17 | 1 |
| US-285 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Alamosa County) |
|---|---|
| Hwy 160 At Mp 234 | 3 |
| Blk Of Main St | 2 |
| Hwy 160 At Mp 225 | 2 |
| Hwy 17 1,056 Feet From Mp 79 | 2 |
| Hwy 17 1,056 Feet N Of Mp 72 | 2 |
| Hwy 17 At Cr 5 | 2 |
| Hwy 285 At Mp 29 | 2 |
| Jwy 370 At Mp 6 | 2 |
ZIP 81101 at a glance
| Population | 15,550 |
| Density | 16 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $54,844 |
| Median home value | $246,218 |
| Home ownership | 55% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Alamosa 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 | — | 0.5 |
| 2000s | 7 | -7% | 0.6 |
| 2010s | 7 | -3% | 0.7 |
| 2020s | 6 | -12% | 0.4 |
In the 1990s about 8 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 6. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 0.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 81101
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 81101?
61 truck crashes have been reported in Alamosa County since 2015, with 6 deaths and 29 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 81101?
NHTSA data shows US-160 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 81101 since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 81101?
Truck crashes in Alamosa County peak in February, with 11.5% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 81101?
Since 2015, Alamosa County has reported 0 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.0% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 81101 compare with Colorado for truck crashes?
Alamosa County records 31.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 32.6 across Colorado.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 81101?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.