ZIP 81239 (Parlin, CO) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 81239: 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
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.
The headline for Gunnison County: August 16.4% of truck crashes happen in August, more than any other month.
Overview
Police reported 134 crashes involving commercial trucks in Gunnison County since 2015: 38 people were injured and 13 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 31 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is August with 16.4% of truck crashes; the quietest is May at 3.7%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 39.1% of truck crashes, vs 43.5% for Colorado.
By time of day, 3–4 pm stands out with 9.0% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 23.4% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Colorado: 14.8%).
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 81239 since 2015 were spread across roads: US-50 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
2 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.5% share (Colorado: 2.8%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 81239 fleets
- Review driver schedules for August, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 23.4% of truck crashes here, more than Colorado; schedule winter checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
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
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-50 | 1 |
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 81239 at a glance
| Population | 9 |
| Density | 0 per sq mi |
| 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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 11 a year in the 1990s and 11 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. 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 81239
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 81239?
Since 2015, 134 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Gunnison County (38 injured, 13 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 81239?
August has the most truck crashes in Gunnison County, 16.4% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 81239?
Garbage trucks were involved in 2 reported crashes in Gunnison County since 2015 (1.5% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 81239 compare with Colorado for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Gunnison County has 67.2 truck crashes a year; Colorado has 32.6.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 81239?
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.