ZIP 81301 (Durango, CO) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 81301: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in La Plata 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
8 of 195 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How La Plata County compares with Colorado
La Plata County against Colorado and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where La Plata County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | La Plata County | Colorado | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 30.2 | 32.6 | 49.7 | 7% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 7.9 | 5.1 | 3.4 | 1.5× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.37 | 0.32 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.2% | 2.8% | 2.3% | 1.5× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 10.1% | 14.8% | 6.2% | 32% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.5% | 25.7% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.6% | 13.2% | 13.8% | 20% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.2% | 43.5% | 41.9% | 8% below the state |
| After dark | 21.7% | 22.4% | 24.8% | same |
La Plata County sits below Colorado on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
The headline for La Plata County: 1 in 24 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 4.2%, vs 2.8% in Colorado.
Overview
Police reported 195 crashes involving commercial trucks in La Plata County since 2015: 73 people were injured and 15 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 21 days.
When crashes happen
November has the most truck crashes, 10.3% of the yearly total, while February has the fewest (5.6%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 40.2% of truck crashes, against 43.5% across Colorado.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, with 13.3% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 10.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Colorado: 14.8%).
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 81301 since 2015: CR-253 (2) and US-550 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 8 crashes, 4.1% of the total, against 2.8% across Colorado.
Route planning tips for ZIP 81301 fleets
- Plan November schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in La Plata County.
- 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 La Plata County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-253 | 2 |
| US-550 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (La Plata County) |
|---|---|
| Cr 310 At Cr 309A | 2 |
| Hwy 160 4,752 Feet E Of Mp 91 | 2 |
| Hwy 160 At Mp 110 | 2 |
| Hwy 160 At Mp 71 | 2 |
| Hwy 160 At Mp 91 | 2 |
| Hwy 160 At Mp 92 | 2 |
| Hwy 550 At Mp 27 | 2 |
| Hwy 550 At Mp 47 | 2 |
ZIP 81301 at a glance
| Population | 29,774 |
| Density | 15 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $83,943 |
| Median home value | $685,153 |
| Home ownership | 65% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in La Plata 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 | 9 | — | 0.9 |
| 2000s | 25 | +166% | 1.5 |
| 2010s | 19 | -23% | 1.0 |
| 2020s | 18 | -5% | 1.8 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 9 to 18. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.0 a year in 2016–19, 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 81301
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 81301?
Since 2015, 195 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in La Plata County (73 injured, 15 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 81301?
November has the most truck crashes in La Plata County, 10.3% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 81301?
8 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in La Plata County since 2015, 4.1% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 81301 compare with Colorado?
The yearly rate is 30.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in La Plata County, vs 32.6 for Colorado.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 81301?
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.