ZIP 81244 (Rockvale, CO) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 81244: 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).
What stands out in Fremont County: 9.8 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 5.1 across Colorado.
Overview
Fremont County has recorded 132 truck crashes since 2015, with 53 people injured and 13 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 33 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is June with 12.1% of truck crashes; the quietest is September at 3.8%.
November through March accounts for 41.5% of truck crashes here, compared with 43.5% in Colorado.
More truck crashes happen at 7–8 am than at any other hour (10.6%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 13.8% of truck crashes, compared with 14.8% in Colorado.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 81244 happened on CR-S 4Th St (1), SR-115 (1), SR-67 (1) and US-50 (1); no road leads clearly.
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 81244 fleets
- Build extra time into June routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Morning starts matter: 30.1% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Colorado.
- 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 Fremont County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-S 4Th St | 1 |
| SR-115 | 1 |
| SR-67 | 1 |
| US-50 | 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 81244 at a glance
| Population | 660 |
| Density | 133 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $51,250 |
| Median home value | $169,590 |
| Home ownership | 94% |
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. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.8 a year in 2016–19, 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 81244
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 81244?
Fremont County has had 132 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 53 people and killing 13.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 81244?
June has the most truck crashes in Fremont County, 12.1% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 81244?
Garbage trucks were involved in 2 reported crashes in Fremont County since 2015 (1.5% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 81244 compare with Colorado for truck crashes?
Fremont County records 22.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 32.6 across Colorado.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 81244?
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.