ZIP 81120 (Antonito, CO) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 81120: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Conejos 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 36 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
How Conejos County compares with Colorado
Conejos County against Colorado and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Conejos County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Conejos County | Colorado | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 38.5 | 32.6 | 49.7 | 1.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 9.4 | 5.1 | 3.4 | 1.8× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.41 | 0.32 | 0.49 | 1.3× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.1% | 2.8% | 2.3% | 1.1× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 6.2% | 14.8% | 6.2% | 58% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 28.1% | 25.7% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 3.1% | 13.2% | 13.8% | 76% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 34.4% | 43.5% | 41.9% | 21% below the state |
| After dark | 25.0% | 22.4% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Compared with Colorado, Conejos County is lower on on snow, slush or ice, in rain, sleet or snow and winter months (nov–mar). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
Conejos County at a glance: October worst month: 19.4% of truck crashes, vs 8.3% in an average month.
Overview
Police reported 36 crashes involving commercial trucks in Conejos County since 2015: 15 people were injured and 4 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 125 days.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 19.4% of the yearly total, while December has the fewest (2.8%).
November through March accounts for 34.4% of truck crashes here, compared with 43.5% in Colorado.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out with 19.4% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 6.2% of truck crashes, compared with 14.8% in Colorado.
Where crashes happen
No fatal crash involving a large truck has a recorded location within 10 miles of ZIP 81120 since 2015.
Garbage & waste trucks
1 crash involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.8% share (Colorado: 2.8%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 81120 fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 28.1% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Colorado; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Conejos 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 (Conejos County) |
|---|---|
| Hwy 17 At Mp 14 | 2 |
| Hwy 285 At Mp 11 | 2 |
| Hwy 285 At Mp 16 | 2 |
| Cr 10 At Hwy 268 | 1 |
| Cr 15.5 At Cr | 1 |
| Cr D.5 At Hwy 17 | 1 |
| Cr U.5 At Cr 18 | 1 |
| Cr Y At Cr 20 | 1 |
ZIP 81120 at a glance
| Population | 1,832 |
| Density | 1 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $47,546 |
| Median home value | $188,844 |
| Home ownership | 78% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Conejos 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 | 5 | — | 0.3 |
| 2000s | 4 | -21% | 0.4 |
| 2010s | 3 | -22% | 0.1 |
| 2020s | 3 | +19% | 0.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 5 a year in the 1990s and 3 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.0 a year in 2016–19, 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 81120
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 81120?
36 truck crashes have been reported in Conejos County since 2015, with 4 deaths and 15 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 81120?
The worst month is October: 19.4% of truck crashes in Conejos County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 81120?
Garbage trucks were involved in 1 reported crash in Conejos County since 2015 (2.8% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 81120 compared with Colorado?
Per 100,000 residents, Conejos County has 38.5 truck crashes a year; Colorado has 32.6.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 81120?
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.