ZIP 81327 (Lewis, CO) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 81327: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Montezuma 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 208 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Montezuma County compares with Colorado
Montezuma County against Colorado and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Montezuma County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Montezuma County | Colorado | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 68.8 | 32.6 | 49.7 | 2.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 7.4 | 5.1 | 3.4 | 1.5× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.35 | 0.32 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 2.8% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 24.1% | 14.8% | 6.2% | 1.6× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.6% | 25.7% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 22.7% | 13.2% | 13.8% | 1.7× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 52.2% | 43.5% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 29.1% | 22.4% | 24.8% | 1.3× the state |
Compared with Colorado, Montezuma County is lower on garbage-truck share. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
Montezuma County at a glance: 0 garbage-truck share of crashes is 0.0%, against 2.8% for Colorado.
Overview
Montezuma County has recorded 208 truck crashes since 2015, with 72 people injured and 15 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 20 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in December (14.4% of the year) and are lowest in April (3.8%).
November through March accounts for 52.2% of truck crashes here, compared with 43.5% in Colorado.
More truck crashes happen at 3–4 pm than at any other hour (9.6%).
Road surface: 24.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Colorado: 14.8%).
Where crashes happen
US-491 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 81327 with 7 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015.
Garbage & waste trucks
Since 2015, no garbage-truck crashes were reported for Montezuma County.
Route planning tips for ZIP 81327 fleets
- Build extra time into December routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use US-491, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 24.1% of truck crashes here, more than Colorado; schedule winter checks early.
- 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 Montezuma County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-491 | 7 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Montezuma County) |
|---|---|
| Hwy 491 At Mp 45 | 7 |
| S Broadway At W Main St | 4 |
| SR-491 | 4 |
| Hwy 491 At Mp 41 | 3 |
| Hwy 491 At Mp 39 | 3 |
| Hwy 491 At Mp 29 | 3 |
| Hwy 160 At Mp 25 | 3 |
| Colorado State Patrol | 2 |
ZIP 81327 at a glance
| Population | 486 |
| Density | 6 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $94,349 |
| Home ownership | 94% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Montezuma 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 | 14 | — | 0.9 |
| 2000s | 15 | +12% | 0.3 |
| 2010s | 16 | +3% | 1.1 |
| 2020s | 19 | +18% | 1.8 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 14 a year in the 1990s and 19 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.2 a year in 2016–19, 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 81327
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 81327?
Montezuma County has had 208 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 72 people and killing 15.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 81327?
NHTSA data shows US-491 with 7 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 81327 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 81327?
The worst month is December: 14.4% of truck crashes in Montezuma County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 81327?
Garbage trucks were involved in 0 reported crashes in Montezuma County since 2015 (0.0% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 81327 compare with Colorado for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 68.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Montezuma County, vs 32.6 for Colorado.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 81327?
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.