ZIP 81237 (Ohio City, CO) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 81237: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Gunnison 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 134 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
How Gunnison County compares with Colorado
Gunnison County against Colorado and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Gunnison County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Gunnison County | Colorado | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 67.2 | 32.6 | 49.7 | 2.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 9.4 | 5.1 | 3.4 | 1.8× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.30 | 0.32 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.6% | 2.8% | 2.3% | 44% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 23.4% | 14.8% | 6.2% | 1.6× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.9% | 25.7% | 23.7% | 15% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 18.0% | 13.2% | 13.8% | 1.4× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.1% | 43.5% | 41.9% | 10% below the state |
| After dark | 22.7% | 22.4% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with Colorado, Gunnison County is lower on garbage-truck share, morning rush (6–10 am) and winter months (nov–mar). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Gunnison County: August 16.4% of truck crashes happen in August, more than any other month.
Overview
Gunnison County has recorded 134 truck crashes since 2015, with 38 people injured and 13 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 31 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in August (16.4% of the year) and are lowest in May (3.7%).
November through March accounts for 39.1% of truck crashes here, compared with 43.5% in Colorado.
More truck crashes happen at 3–4 pm than at any other hour (9.0%).
Road surface: 23.4% 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 81237.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 2 of the truck crashes here, or 1.5%, compared with 2.8% in Colorado.
Route planning tips for ZIP 81237 fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Gunnison County.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 23.4% of truck crashes here, more than Colorado; schedule winter checks early.
- 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 Gunnison 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 (Gunnison County) |
|---|---|
| Hwy 50 At Mp 194 | 6 |
| Hwy 50 At Mp 124 | 5 |
| Hwy 50 At Mp 149 | 4 |
| Hwy 50 At Mp 130 | 3 |
| Hwy 133 .90 Miles N Of Mp 24 | 2 |
| Hwy 50 At Mp 119 | 2 |
| Hwy 50 At Mp 120 | 2 |
| Hwy 50 At Mp 125 | 2 |
ZIP 81237 at a glance
| Population | 169 |
| Density | 1 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $134,038 |
| Median home value | $677,093 |
| Home ownership | 100% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Gunnison 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 | — | 0.7 |
| 2000s | 17 | +45% | 0.9 |
| 2010s | 12 | -25% | 0.7 |
| 2020s | 11 | -12% | 0.8 |
In the 1990s about 11 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 11. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.8 a year in 2016–19, 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 81237
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 81237?
134 truck crashes have been reported in Gunnison County since 2015, with 13 deaths and 38 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 81237?
Truck crashes in Gunnison County peak in August, with 16.4% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 81237?
2 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Gunnison County since 2015, 1.5% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 81237 compare with Colorado?
Gunnison County records 67.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 32.6 across Colorado.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 81237?
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.