ZIP 81133 (Fort Garland, CO) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 81133: 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 has lower values than Colorado for 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.
What stands out in Costilla County: 16.4 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Colorado: 5.1).
Overview
Police reported 56 crashes involving commercial trucks in Costilla County since 2015: 24 people were injured and 9 were 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%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 50.9% of truck crashes, vs 43.5% for Colorado.
The busiest hour is 2–3 pm, with 12.5% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 30.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Colorado: 14.8%).
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 81133 happened on US-160 (2); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 1 crash, 1.8% of the total, against 2.8% across Colorado.
Route planning tips for ZIP 81133 fleets
- Plan December schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Costilla County.
- 30.9% 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
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 | 2 |
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 81133 at a glance
| Population | 1,085 |
| Density | 1 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $45,833 |
| Median home value | $245,108 |
| Home ownership | 85% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 5 a year in the 1990s and 6 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 1.8 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 81133
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 81133?
Costilla County has had 56 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 24 people and killing 9.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 81133?
December has the most truck crashes in Costilla County, 17.9% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 81133?
Garbage trucks were involved in 1 reported crash in Costilla County since 2015 (1.8% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 81133 compared with Colorado?
The yearly rate is 135.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Costilla County, vs 32.6 for Colorado.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 81133?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.