ZIP 81144 (Monte Vista, CO) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 81144: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Rio Grande 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
3 of 77 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Rio Grande County compares with Colorado
Rio Grande County against Colorado and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Rio Grande County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Rio Grande County | Colorado | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 61.2 | 32.6 | 49.7 | 1.9× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.3 | 5.1 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.53 | 0.32 | 0.49 | 1.7× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.0% | 2.8% | 2.3% | 1.4× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 16.0% | 14.8% | 6.2% | 1.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.7% | 25.7% | 23.7% | 12% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 14.7% | 13.2% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 29.3% | 43.5% | 41.9% | 33% below the state |
| After dark | 21.3% | 22.4% | 24.8% | same |
Rio Grande County sits below Colorado on morning rush (6–10 am) and winter months (nov–mar). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
The headline for Rio Grande County: September worst month: 15.6% of truck crashes, vs 8.3% in an average month.
Overview
Since 2015, 77 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Rio Grande County. They injured 41 people and killed 4.
That averages about one truck crash every 54 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in September (15.6% of the year) and are lowest in February (2.6%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 29.3% of truck crashes, vs 43.5% for Colorado.
More truck crashes happen at 5–6 pm than at any other hour (11.7%).
16.0% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 14.8% across Colorado.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 81144 since 2015 were spread across roads: US-285 (2) and US-160 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 3 of the truck crashes here, or 3.9%, compared with 2.8% in Colorado.
Route planning tips for ZIP 81144 fleets
- Review driver schedules for September, the month with the most truck crashes.
- With 16.0% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Colorado), plan winter equipment checks early.
- 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 Rio Grande County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-285 | 2 |
| US-160 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Rio Grande County) |
|---|---|
| Hwy 160 At Mp 201 | 4 |
| Cr 8 S At Cr 3 | 2 |
| Hwy 112 92 Feetw If Cr 7 | 2 |
| Hwy 160 At Mp 181 | 2 |
| Hwy 160 At Mp 191 | 2 |
| Hwy 285 At Hwy 112 | 2 |
| Hwy 64 2,640 Feet E Of Mp 38 | 2 |
| Park Avenue | 2 |
ZIP 81144 at a glance
| Population | 6,543 |
| Density | 9 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $64,662 |
| Median home value | $235,812 |
| Home ownership | 68% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Rio Grande 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 | 7 | — | 0.2 |
| 2000s | 6 | -13% | 0.5 |
| 2010s | 8 | +28% | 0.5 |
| 2020s | 5 | -36% | 0.2 |
In the 1990s about 7 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 5. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.5 a year in 2016–19, 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 81144
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 81144?
77 truck crashes have been reported in Rio Grande County since 2015, with 4 deaths and 41 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 81144?
Truck crashes in Rio Grande County peak in September, with 15.6% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 81144?
Garbage trucks were involved in 3 reported crashes in Rio Grande County since 2015 (3.9% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 81144 compared with Colorado?
Rio Grande County records 61.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 32.6 across Colorado.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 81144?
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.