ZIP 81151 (Sanford, CO) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 81151: 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.
What stands out in Costilla County: 16.4 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 5.1 across 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
December has the most truck crashes, 17.9% of the yearly total, while February has the fewest (3.6%).
November through March accounts for 50.9% of truck crashes here, compared with 43.5% in 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, no fatal large-truck crashes with a location were recorded within 10 miles of ZIP 81151.
Garbage & waste trucks
1 crash involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.8% share (Colorado: 2.8%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 81151 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.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
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 81151 at a glance
| Population | 1,716 |
| Density | 2 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $43,417 |
| Median home value | $180,133 |
| Home ownership | 76% |
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. 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 81151
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 81151?
Since 2015, 56 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Costilla County (24 injured, 9 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 81151?
The worst month is December: 17.9% of truck crashes in Costilla County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 81151?
Since 2015, Costilla County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 1.8% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 81151 compared with Colorado?
The yearly rate is 135.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Costilla County, vs 32.6 for Colorado.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 81151?
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.