ZIP 81331 (Pleasant View, CO) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 81331: 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
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
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 |
Montezuma County has lower values than Colorado for garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for Montezuma County: 0 crashes involve a garbage truck (0 since 2015), vs 2.8% across Colorado.
Overview
Police reported 208 crashes involving commercial trucks in Montezuma County since 2015: 72 people were injured and 15 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 20 days in fully reported years.
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.
The busiest hour is 3–4 pm, with 9.6% of truck crashes.
24.1% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 14.8% across Colorado.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, no fatal large-truck crashes with a location were recorded within 10 miles of ZIP 81331.
Garbage & waste trucks
No crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Montezuma County since 2015.
Route planning tips for ZIP 81331 fleets
- Review driver schedules for December, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 24.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Colorado; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Montezuma County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
No fatal crashes involving a large truck with a road name were recorded within 10 miles since 2015.
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 81331 at a glance
| Population | 432 |
| Density | 1 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $84,353 |
| Home ownership | 100% |
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 81331
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 81331?
Since 2015, 208 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Montezuma County (72 injured, 15 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 81331?
Truck crashes in Montezuma County peak in December, with 14.4% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 81331?
Garbage trucks were involved in 0 reported crashes in Montezuma County since 2015 (0.0% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 81331 compare with Colorado?
Per 100,000 residents, Montezuma County has 68.8 truck crashes a year; Colorado has 32.6.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 81331?
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.