ZIP 81253 (Wetmore, CO) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 81253: 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 |
Custer County has lower values than Colorado for garbage-truck share, morning rush (6–10 am) and winter months (nov–mar). It runs above Colorado on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Custer County: October 17.9% of truck crashes happen in October, more than any other month.
Overview
Police reported 39 crashes involving commercial trucks in Custer County since 2015: 13 people were injured and 4 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about 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%.
November through March accounts for 36.1% of truck crashes here, compared with 43.5% in Colorado.
More truck crashes happen at 3–4 pm than at any other hour (15.4%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 25.0% 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 81253 happened on SR-67 (1) and SR-96 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Since 2015, no garbage-truck crashes were reported for Custer County.
Route planning tips for ZIP 81253 fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- With 25.0% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Colorado), plan winter equipment checks early.
- 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 Custer County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-67 | 1 |
| SR-96 | 1 |
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 81253 at a glance
| Population | 524 |
| Density | 2 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $76,346 |
| Home ownership | 66% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 1 to 4. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.2 a year in 2016–19, 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 81253
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 81253?
Since 2015, 39 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Custer County (13 injured, 4 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 81253?
The worst month is October: 17.9% of truck crashes in Custer County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 81253?
Garbage trucks were involved in 0 reported crashes in Custer County since 2015 (0.0% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 81253 compared with Colorado?
Per 100,000 residents, Custer County has 58.9 truck crashes a year; Colorado has 32.6.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 81253?
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.