ZIP 81128 (Chromo, CO) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 81128: 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 |
Archuleta County sits below Colorado on garbage-truck share. It runs above Colorado on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
The headline for Archuleta County: 0 garbage-truck share of crashes is 0.0%, against 2.8% for Colorado.
Overview
Since 2015, 87 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Archuleta County. They injured 31 people and killed 4.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 49 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in October (11.5% of the year) and are lowest in August (0.0%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 48.8% of truck crashes, vs 43.5% for Colorado.
More truck crashes happen at 8–9 am than at any other hour (11.5%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 19.5% 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 81128 since 2015.
Garbage & waste trucks
Since 2015, no garbage-truck crashes were reported for Archuleta County.
Route planning tips for ZIP 81128 fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Archuleta County.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 19.5% of truck crashes here, more than Colorado; schedule winter checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 81128 at a glance
| Population | 34 |
| Density | 0 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $250,001 |
| Home ownership | 69% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 6 a year in the 1990s and 8 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.5 a year in 2016–19, 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 81128
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 81128?
87 truck crashes have been reported in Archuleta County since 2015, with 4 deaths and 31 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 81128?
Truck crashes in Archuleta County peak in October, with 11.5% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 81128?
Since 2015, Archuleta County has reported 0 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.0% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 81128 compare with Colorado for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 52.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Archuleta County, vs 32.6 for Colorado.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 81128?
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.