ZIP 81303 (Durango, CO) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 81303: 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 |
Compared with Colorado, La Plata County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above Colorado on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in 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
The worst month is November with 10.3% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 5.6%.
November through March accounts for 40.2% of truck crashes here, compared with 43.5% in Colorado.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, with 13.3% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 10.1% of truck crashes, compared with 14.8% in Colorado.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-550 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). It is followed by CR-302 (1), CR-310 (1) and SR-172 (1).
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 81303 fleets
- Review driver schedules for November, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use US-550, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 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 La Plata County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-550 | 3 |
| CR-302 | 1 |
| CR-310 | 1 |
| SR-172 | 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 81303 at a glance
| Population | 10,236 |
| Density | 27 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $88,103 |
| Median home value | $581,640 |
| Home ownership | 72% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 9 a year in the 1990s and 18 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. 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 81303
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 81303?
La Plata County has had 195 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 73 people and killing 15.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 81303?
US-550 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 81303 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 81303?
The worst month is November: 10.3% of truck crashes in La Plata County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 81303?
Since 2015, La Plata County has reported 8 garbage-truck crashes, or 4.1% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 81303 compare with Colorado?
The yearly rate is 30.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in La Plata County, vs 32.6 for Colorado.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 81303?
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.