ZIP 81403 (Montrose, CO) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 81403: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Montrose 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
5 of 85 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Montrose County compares with Colorado
Montrose County against Colorado and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Montrose County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Montrose County | Colorado | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 16.2 | 32.6 | 49.7 | 50% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.0 | 5.1 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.34 | 0.32 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 6.2% | 2.8% | 2.3% | 2.2× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 10.0% | 14.8% | 6.2% | 32% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 37.5% | 25.7% | 23.7% | 1.5× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 15.0% | 13.2% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 48.8% | 43.5% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 15.0% | 22.4% | 24.8% | 33% below the state |
Compared with Colorado, Montrose County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and after dark. It runs above Colorado on garbage-truck share, morning rush (6–10 am) and in rain, sleet or snow.
The headline for Montrose County: 1 in 16 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 6.2%, vs 2.8% in Colorado.
Overview
Montrose County has recorded 85 truck crashes since 2015, with 31 people injured and 4 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 50 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 15.3% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 3.5%.
November through March accounts for 48.8% of truck crashes here, compared with 43.5% in Colorado.
More truck crashes happen at 8–9 am than at any other hour (20.0%).
Road surface: 10.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Colorado: 14.8%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 81403 is US-550, with 5 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015.
Garbage & waste trucks
5 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 5.9% share (Colorado: 2.8%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 81403 fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to US-550 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Morning starts matter: 37.5% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Colorado.
- 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 Montrose County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-550 | 5 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Montrose County) |
|---|---|
| Carnation Rd At 6000 Rd | 2 |
| Hwy 141 At Mp 56 | 2 |
| Hwy 50 .60 Miles E Of Mp 82 | 2 |
| Hwy 50 At Mp 106 | 2 |
| Hwy 50 At Mp 80 | 2 |
| Hwy 50 At Mp 85 | 2 |
| Hwy 550 At Mp 123 | 2 |
| Hwy 550 At Mp 125 | 2 |
ZIP 81403 at a glance
| Population | 12,138 |
| Density | 9 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $80,893 |
| Median home value | $514,691 |
| Home ownership | 83% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Montrose 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 | 7 | — | 0.4 |
| 2000s | 10 | +32% | 0.5 |
| 2010s | 7 | -29% | 0.2 |
| 2020s | 9 | +28% | 0.8 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 7 to 9. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.2 a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 81403
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 81403?
85 truck crashes have been reported in Montrose County since 2015, with 4 deaths and 31 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 81403?
US-550 had 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 81403 since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 81403?
The worst month is January: 15.3% of truck crashes in Montrose County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 81403?
Garbage trucks were involved in 5 reported crashes in Montrose County since 2015 (5.9% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 81403 compared with Colorado?
The yearly rate is 16.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Montrose County, vs 32.6 for Colorado.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 81403?
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.