ZIP 81221 (Coal Creek, CO) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 81221: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Fremont 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
2 of 132 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Fremont County compares with Colorado
Fremont County against Colorado and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Fremont County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Fremont County | Colorado | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 22.3 | 32.6 | 49.7 | 32% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 9.8 | 5.1 | 3.4 | 1.9× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.40 | 0.32 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.6% | 2.8% | 2.3% | 41% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 13.8% | 14.8% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 30.1% | 25.7% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.6% | 13.2% | 13.8% | 20% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.5% | 43.5% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 21.1% | 22.4% | 24.8% | same |
Fremont County has lower values than Colorado for crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and morning rush (6–10 am).
Fremont County at a glance: 9.8 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 5.1 across Colorado.
Overview
Police reported 132 crashes involving commercial trucks in Fremont County since 2015: 53 people were injured and 13 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 33 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in June (12.1% of the year) and are lowest in September (3.8%).
November through March accounts for 41.5% of truck crashes here, compared with 43.5% in Colorado.
The busiest hour is 7–8 am, with 10.6% of truck crashes.
13.8% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 14.8% across Colorado.
Where crashes happen
US-50 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 81221 with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: CR-S 4Th St (1), SR-115 (1) and SR-67 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 2 crashes, 1.5% of the total, against 2.8% across Colorado.
Route planning tips for ZIP 81221 fleets
- Build extra time into June routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along US-50; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 30.1% of truck crashes here, more than Colorado; adjust start times where you can.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Fremont County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-50 | 3 |
| CR-S 4Th St | 1 |
| SR-115 | 1 |
| SR-67 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Fremont County) |
|---|---|
| Hwy 115 At Mp 18 | 3 |
| Barrett Rd | 2 |
| Hwy 115 At Mp 14 | 2 |
| Hwy 115 At Mp 16 | 2 |
| Hwy 50 At Dozier Ave | 2 |
| Hwy 50 At Mp 226 | 2 |
| Hwy 50 At Mp 267 | 2 |
| Hwy 50 At Mp 272 | 2 |
ZIP 81221 at a glance
| Population | 324 |
| Density | 109 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $34,000 |
| Median home value | $226,325 |
| Home ownership | 89% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Fremont 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 | 11 | — | 0.5 |
| 2000s | 11 | +7% | 0.3 |
| 2010s | 9 | -20% | 0.8 |
| 2020s | 12 | +32% | 0.8 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 11 to 12. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 1.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 81221
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 81221?
Since 2015, 132 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Fremont County (53 injured, 13 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 81221?
US-50 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 81221 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 81221?
The worst month is June: 12.1% of truck crashes in Fremont County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 81221?
2 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Fremont County since 2015, 1.5% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 81221 compare with Colorado?
The yearly rate is 22.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Fremont County, vs 32.6 for Colorado.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 81221?
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.