ZIP 81121 (Arboles, CO) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 81121: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Archuleta 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 87 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
How Archuleta County compares with Colorado
Archuleta County against Colorado and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Archuleta County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Archuleta County | Colorado | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 52.8 | 32.6 | 49.7 | 1.6× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.9 | 5.1 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.30 | 0.32 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 2.8% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 19.5% | 14.8% | 6.2% | 1.3× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.6% | 25.7% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 14.6% | 13.2% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 48.8% | 43.5% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 23.2% | 22.4% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with Colorado, Archuleta County is lower on garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
The headline for Archuleta County: 0 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 0.0%, vs 2.8% in Colorado.
Overview
Police reported 87 crashes involving commercial trucks in Archuleta County since 2015: 31 people were injured and 4 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 49 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 11.5% of truck crashes; the quietest is August at 0.0%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 48.8% of truck crashes, vs 43.5% for Colorado.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 11.5% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 19.5% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Colorado: 14.8%).
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, no fatal large-truck crashes with a location were recorded within 10 miles of ZIP 81121.
Garbage & waste trucks
No crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Archuleta County since 2015.
Route planning tips for ZIP 81121 fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 19.5% 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
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Archuleta 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 (Archuleta County) |
|---|---|
| San Juan St | 4 |
| Hwy 160 At Mp 133 | 3 |
| Hwy 160 .70 Miles E Of Mp 137 | 2 |
| Hwy 160 2,112 Feet W Of Mp 151 | 2 |
| Hwy 160 528 Feet E Of Mp 135 | 2 |
| Hwy 160 At Mp 132 | 2 |
| Hwy 160 At Mp 143 | 2 |
| Hwy 160 At Mp 147 | 2 |
ZIP 81121 at a glance
| Population | 376 |
| Density | 32 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $42,813 |
| Median home value | $355,559 |
| Home ownership | 89% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Archuleta 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 | 6 | — | 0.2 |
| 2000s | 9 | +55% | 0.2 |
| 2010s | 7 | -25% | 0.4 |
| 2020s | 8 | +25% | 0.6 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 6 to 8. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 0.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 81121
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 81121?
Archuleta County has had 87 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 31 people and killing 4.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 81121?
Truck crashes in Archuleta County peak in October, with 11.5% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 81121?
Garbage trucks were involved in 0 reported crashes in Archuleta County since 2015 (0.0% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 81121 compared with Colorado?
The yearly rate is 52.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Archuleta County, vs 32.6 for Colorado.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 81121?
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.