ZIP 81123 (Blanca, CO) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 81123: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Costilla 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 56 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Costilla County compares with Colorado
Costilla County against Colorado and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Costilla County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Costilla County | Colorado | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 135.6 | 32.6 | 49.7 | 4.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 16.4 | 5.1 | 3.4 | 3.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.44 | 0.32 | 0.49 | 1.4× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.8% | 2.8% | 2.3% | 35% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 30.9% | 14.8% | 6.2% | 2.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 18.2% | 25.7% | 23.7% | 29% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 23.6% | 13.2% | 13.8% | 1.8× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 50.9% | 43.5% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 41.8% | 22.4% | 24.8% | 1.9× the state |
Costilla County sits below Colorado on garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for Costilla County: 16.4 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Colorado: 5.1).
Overview
Costilla County has recorded 56 truck crashes since 2015, with 24 people injured and 9 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 73 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is December with 17.9% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 3.6%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 50.9% of truck crashes, against 43.5% across Colorado.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out with 12.5% of truck crashes.
30.9% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 14.8% across Colorado.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 81123 is US-160, with 6 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015.
Garbage & waste trucks
1 crash involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.8% share (Colorado: 2.8%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 81123 fleets
- Plan December schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Costilla County.
- Where you can, review stops along US-160; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 30.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Colorado; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Costilla County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-160 | 6 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Costilla County) |
|---|---|
| Hwy 160 At Mp 276 | 3 |
| Hwy 160 1,056 Feet E Of Mp 259 | 2 |
| Hwy 160 At Mp 249 | 2 |
| Hwy 160 At Mp 262 | 2 |
| Hwy 160 At Mp 266 | 2 |
| Hwy 160 At Mp 273 | 2 |
| Hwy 160 At Mp 275 | 2 |
| Hwy 160 At Mp 278 | 2 |
ZIP 81123 at a glance
| Population | 606 |
| Density | 2 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $36,487 |
| Median home value | $133,330 |
| Home ownership | 82% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Costilla 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 | — | 0.1 |
| 2000s | 4 | -10% | 0.1 |
| 2010s | 6 | +30% | 1.0 |
| 2020s | 6 | -2% | 0.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 5 to 6. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.8 a year in 2016–19, 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 81123
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 81123?
Costilla County has had 56 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 24 people and killing 9.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 81123?
NHTSA data shows US-160 with 6 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 81123 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 81123?
The worst month is December: 17.9% of truck crashes in Costilla County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 81123?
Since 2015, Costilla County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 1.8% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 81123 compare with Colorado?
The yearly rate is 135.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Costilla County, vs 32.6 for Colorado.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 81123?
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.