ZIP 81248 (Sargents, CO) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 81248: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Saguache 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
0 of 111 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Saguache County compares with Colorado
Saguache County against Colorado and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Saguache County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Saguache County | Colorado | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 140.4 | 32.6 | 49.7 | 4.3× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.8 | 5.1 | 3.4 | 1.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.45 | 0.32 | 0.49 | 1.4× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 2.8% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 16.5% | 14.8% | 6.2% | 1.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 27.2% | 25.7% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.6% | 13.2% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 27.2% | 43.5% | 41.9% | 38% below the state |
| After dark | 19.4% | 22.4% | 24.8% | 13% below the state |
Saguache County has lower values than Colorado for garbage-truck share, winter months (nov–mar) and after dark. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
Saguache County at a glance: 0 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 0.0%, vs 2.8% in Colorado.
Overview
Saguache County has recorded 111 truck crashes since 2015, with 49 people injured and 7 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 39 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in October (17.1% of the year) and are lowest in November (3.6%).
November through March accounts for 27.2% of truck crashes here, compared with 43.5% in Colorado.
By time of day, 7–8 am stands out with 11.7% of truck crashes.
16.5% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 14.8% across Colorado.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 81248 since 2015: US-50 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
No crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Saguache County since 2015.
Route planning tips for ZIP 81248 fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 16.5% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Colorado; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Saguache 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 (Saguache County) |
|---|---|
| Hwy 285 At Mp 71 | 4 |
| Cr 53 At Cr C | 2 |
| Cr 53 At Hwy 112 | 2 |
| Hwy 285 3,696 Feet N Of Mp 116 | 2 |
| Hwy 285 At Mp 115 | 2 |
| I 76 At Mp 169 | 2 |
| I76 At Mp 180 | 2 |
| Colorado State Patrol | 1 |
ZIP 81248 at a glance
| Population | 264 |
| Density | 0 per sq mi |
| Home ownership | 71% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Saguache 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 | 5 | — | 0.2 |
| 2000s | 7 | +39% | 0.3 |
| 2010s | 8 | +14% | 0.4 |
| 2020s | 10 | +21% | 0.6 |
In the 1990s about 5 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 10. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.8 a year in 2016–19, 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 81248
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 81248?
111 truck crashes have been reported in Saguache County since 2015, with 7 deaths and 49 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 81248?
Truck crashes in Saguache County peak in October, with 17.1% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 81248?
Since 2015, Saguache County has reported 0 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.0% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 81248 compared with Colorado?
Per 100,000 residents, Saguache County has 140.4 truck crashes a year; Colorado has 32.6.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 81248?
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.