ZIP 81226 (Florence, CO) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 81226: 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. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Fremont County: 9.8 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 5.1 across Colorado.
Overview
Since 2015, 132 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Fremont County. They injured 53 people and killed 13.
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%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 41.5% of truck crashes, against 43.5% across Colorado.
The busiest hour is 7–8 am, with 10.6% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 13.8% of truck crashes, compared with 14.8% in Colorado.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 81226 since 2015 were spread across roads: US-50 (2), SR-115 (1) and SR-67 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
2 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.5% share (Colorado: 2.8%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 81226 fleets
- Plan June schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Fremont County.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 30.1% of truck crashes here, more than Colorado; adjust start times where you can.
- 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 Fremont County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-50 | 2 |
| 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 81226 at a glance
| Population | 7,459 |
| Density | 22 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $53,969 |
| Median home value | $257,558 |
| Home ownership | 74% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 11 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 12. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. 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 81226
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 81226?
Since 2015, 132 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Fremont County (53 injured, 13 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 81226?
June has the most truck crashes in Fremont County, 12.1% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 81226?
2 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Fremont County since 2015, 1.5% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 81226 compare with Colorado for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Fremont County has 22.3 truck crashes a year; Colorado has 32.6.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 81226?
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.