ZIP 81154 (South Fork, CO) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 81154: 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 has lower values than Colorado for morning rush (6–10 am) and winter months (nov–mar). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
The headline for Rio Grande County: September 15.6% of truck crashes happen in September, more than any other month.
Overview
Police reported 77 crashes involving commercial trucks in Rio Grande County since 2015: 41 people were injured and 4 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 54 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in September (15.6% of the year) and are lowest in February (2.6%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 29.3% of truck crashes, against 43.5% across Colorado.
By time of day, 5–6 pm stands out with 11.7% of truck crashes.
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 81154 since 2015 were spread across roads: 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 81154 fleets
- Plan September schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Rio Grande County.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 16.0% 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 Rio Grande County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| 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 81154 at a glance
| Population | 1,363 |
| Density | 1 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $77,177 |
| Median home value | $507,120 |
| Home ownership | 71% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 7 to 5. 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 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 81154
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 81154?
Rio Grande County has had 77 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 41 people and killing 4.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 81154?
Truck crashes in Rio Grande County peak in September, with 15.6% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 81154?
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 81154 compared with Colorado?
Per 100,000 residents, Rio Grande County has 61.2 truck crashes a year; Colorado has 32.6.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 81154?
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.