ZIP 81149 (Saguache, CO) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 81149: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Saguache 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 111 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
How Saguache County compares with Colorado
Saguache County against Colorado and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Saguache County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Saguache County | Colorado | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 140.4 | 32.6 | 49.7 | 4.3× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.8 | 5.1 | 3.4 | 1.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.45 | 0.32 | 0.49 | 1.4× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 2.8% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 16.5% | 14.8% | 6.2% | 1.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 27.2% | 25.7% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.6% | 13.2% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 27.2% | 43.5% | 41.9% | 38% below the state |
| After dark | 19.4% | 22.4% | 24.8% | 13% below the state |
Compared with Colorado, Saguache County is lower on garbage-truck share, winter months (nov–mar) and after dark. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
Saguache County at a glance: 0 crashes involve a garbage truck (0 since 2015), vs 2.8% across Colorado.
Overview
Police reported 111 crashes involving commercial trucks in Saguache County since 2015: 49 people were injured and 7 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 39 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 17.1% of truck crashes; the quietest is November at 3.6%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 27.2% of truck crashes, vs 43.5% for Colorado.
The busiest hour is 7–8 am, with 11.7% of truck crashes.
16.5% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 14.8% across Colorado.
Where crashes happen
No fatal crash involving a large truck has a recorded location within 10 miles of ZIP 81149 since 2015.
Garbage & waste trucks
Since 2015, no garbage-truck crashes were reported for Saguache County.
Route planning tips for ZIP 81149 fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 16.5% 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
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 Saguache 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 (Saguache County) |
|---|---|
| Hwy 285 At Mp 71 | 4 |
| Cr 53 At Cr C | 2 |
| Cr 53 At Hwy 112 | 2 |
| Hwy 285 3,696 Feet N Of Mp 116 | 2 |
| Hwy 285 At Mp 115 | 2 |
| I 76 At Mp 169 | 2 |
| I76 At Mp 180 | 2 |
| Colorado State Patrol | 1 |
ZIP 81149 at a glance
| Population | 1,183 |
| Density | 1 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $57,019 |
| Median home value | $190,695 |
| Home ownership | 74% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Saguache 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 | — | 0.2 |
| 2000s | 7 | +39% | 0.3 |
| 2010s | 8 | +14% | 0.4 |
| 2020s | 10 | +21% | 0.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 5 a year in the 1990s and 10 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.8 a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 81149
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 81149?
Since 2015, 111 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Saguache County (49 injured, 7 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 81149?
October has the most truck crashes in Saguache County, 17.1% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 81149?
0 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Saguache County since 2015, 0.0% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 81149 compare with Colorado for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 140.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Saguache County, vs 32.6 for Colorado.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 81149?
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.