ZIP 81138 (Jaroso, CO) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 81138: 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
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
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). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for Costilla County: 16.4 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 5.1 in Colorado.
Overview
Costilla County has recorded 56 truck crashes since 2015, with 24 people injured and 9 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 73 days.
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.
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
Since 2015, no fatal large-truck crashes with a location were recorded within 10 miles of ZIP 81138.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 1 of the truck crashes here, or 1.8%, compared with 2.8% in Colorado.
Route planning tips for ZIP 81138 fleets
- Build extra time into December routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 30.9% of truck crashes here, more than Colorado; schedule winter checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Costilla 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 (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 81138 at a glance
| Population | 17 |
| Density | 0 per sq mi |
| Home ownership | 100% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 5 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 6. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.8 a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 81138
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 81138?
Since 2015, 56 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Costilla County (24 injured, 9 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 81138?
The worst month is December: 17.9% of truck crashes in Costilla County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 81138?
Garbage trucks were involved in 1 reported crash in Costilla County since 2015 (1.8% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 81138 compare with Colorado for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Costilla County has 135.6 truck crashes a year; Colorado has 32.6.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 81138?
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.