ZIP 81240 (Penrose, CO) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 81240: 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 |
Compared with Colorado, Fremont County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above Colorado on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Fremont County: 9.8 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Colorado: 5.1).
Overview
Police reported 132 crashes involving commercial trucks in Fremont County since 2015: 53 people were injured and 13 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 33 days.
When crashes happen
June has the most truck crashes, 12.1% of the yearly total, while September has the fewest (3.8%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 41.5% of truck crashes, vs 43.5% for 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
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 81240 since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-115 (2) and US-50 (2).
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 81240 fleets
- Plan June schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Fremont County.
- 30.1% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Colorado; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 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) |
|---|---|
| SR-115 | 2 |
| US-50 | 2 |
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 81240 at a glance
| Population | 4,800 |
| Density | 13 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $90,417 |
| Median home value | $312,941 |
| Home ownership | 81% |
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 81240
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 81240?
132 truck crashes have been reported in Fremont County since 2015, with 13 deaths and 53 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 81240?
The worst month is June: 12.1% of truck crashes in Fremont County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 81240?
2 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Fremont County since 2015, 1.5% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 81240 compare with Colorado for truck crashes?
Fremont County records 22.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 32.6 across Colorado.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 81240?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.