ZIP 81147 (Pagosa Springs, CO) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 81147: 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
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 |
Compared with Colorado, Archuleta County is lower on garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
Archuleta County at a glance: 0 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 0.0%, vs 2.8% in Colorado.
Overview
Archuleta County has recorded 87 truck crashes since 2015, with 31 people injured and 4 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 49 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 11.5% of truck crashes; the quietest is August at 0.0%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 48.8% of truck crashes, vs 43.5% for Colorado.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 11.5% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 19.5% of truck crashes, compared with 14.8% in Colorado.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 81147 happened on US-160 (3) and US-84 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
FMCSA lists no garbage-truck crashes in Archuleta County since 2015.
Route planning tips for ZIP 81147 fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 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
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 Archuleta County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-160 | 3 |
| US-84 | 1 |
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 81147 at a glance
| Population | 13,091 |
| Density | 4 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $84,270 |
| Median home value | $486,358 |
| Home ownership | 80% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 6 to 8. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.5 a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 81147
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 81147?
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 81147?
The worst month is October: 11.5% of truck crashes in Archuleta County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 81147?
Since 2015, Archuleta County has reported 0 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.0% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 81147 compare with Colorado for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Archuleta County has 52.8 truck crashes a year; Colorado has 32.6.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 81147?
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.