ZIP 81252 (Westcliffe, CO) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 81252: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Custer 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 39 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Custer County compares with Colorado
Custer County against Colorado and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Custer County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Custer County | Colorado | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 58.9 | 32.6 | 49.7 | 1.8× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 11.1 | 5.1 | 3.4 | 2.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.33 | 0.32 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 2.8% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 25.0% | 14.8% | 6.2% | 1.7× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 11.1% | 25.7% | 23.7% | 57% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 22.2% | 13.2% | 13.8% | 1.7× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 36.1% | 43.5% | 41.9% | 17% below the state |
| After dark | 27.8% | 22.4% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Compared with Colorado, Custer 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 Custer County: October the month with the most truck crashes: 17.9% of the year's total.
Overview
Since 2015, 39 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Custer County. They injured 13 people and killed 4.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 112 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 17.9% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 2.6%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 36.1% of truck crashes, against 43.5% across Colorado.
The busiest hour is 3–4 pm, with 15.4% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 25.0% of truck crashes, compared with 14.8% in Colorado.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 81252 since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-69 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
No crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Custer County since 2015.
Route planning tips for ZIP 81252 fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 25.0% 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
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 Custer County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-69 | 2 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Custer County) |
|---|---|
| Hwy 69 At Mp 51 | 3 |
| Hwy 69 .83 Miles N Of Mp 56 | 2 |
| Hwy 69 At Mp 43 | 2 |
| Hwy 69 At Mp 64 | 2 |
| Hwy 69 At Mp 70 | 2 |
| Copper Gulch Rd Near 955 Cr 215 | 1 |
| Cr 140 21,648 Feet W Of Hwy 69 | 1 |
| Cr 2152,112 Feet N Of Mp 2 | 1 |
ZIP 81252 at a glance
| Population | 4,763 |
| Density | 3 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $69,527 |
| Median home value | $408,574 |
| Home ownership | 87% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Custer 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 | 1 | — | 0.1 |
| 2000s | 2 | +117% | 0.2 |
| 2010s | 2 | -21% | 0.3 |
| 2020s | 4 | +200% | 0.6 |
In the 1990s about 1 truck crash a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 4. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 0.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 81252
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 81252?
39 truck crashes have been reported in Custer County since 2015, with 4 deaths and 13 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 81252?
The worst month is October: 17.9% of truck crashes in Custer County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 81252?
Since 2015, Custer County has reported 0 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.0% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 81252 compare with Colorado?
The yearly rate is 58.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Custer County, vs 32.6 for Colorado.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 81252?
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.