ZIP 81410 (Austin, CO) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 81410: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Delta 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 52 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Delta County compares with Colorado
Delta County against Colorado and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Delta County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Delta County | Colorado | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 13.3 | 32.6 | 49.7 | 59% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.4 | 5.1 | 3.4 | 1.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.38 | 0.32 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 8.5% | 2.8% | 2.3% | 3.1× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 8.5% | 14.8% | 6.2% | 42% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 36.2% | 25.7% | 23.7% | 1.4× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 8.5% | 13.2% | 13.8% | 35% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 31.9% | 43.5% | 41.9% | 27% below the state |
| After dark | 17.0% | 22.4% | 24.8% | 24% below the state |
Delta County has lower values than Colorado for crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Delta County: 1 in 12 garbage-truck share of crashes is 8.5%, against 2.8% for Colorado.
Overview
Delta County has recorded 52 truck crashes since 2015, with 18 people injured and 3 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 85 days.
When crashes happen
May has the most truck crashes, 13.5% of the yearly total, while March has the fewest (1.9%).
November through March accounts for 31.9% of truck crashes here, compared with 43.5% in Colorado.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, with 17.3% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 8.5% of truck crashes, compared with 14.8% in Colorado.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 81410 since 2015: SR-92 (1) and US-50 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
5 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 9.6% share (Colorado: 2.8%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 81410 fleets
- Plan May schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Delta County.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 36.2% of truck crashes here, more than Colorado; adjust start times where you can.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Delta County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-92 | 1 |
| US-50 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Delta County) |
|---|---|
| Hwy 50 At Mp 77 | 2 |
| B Rd At Ash Mesa Rd | 1 |
| Black Canyon Road 528 Feet E Of Lakeview Rd | 1 |
| Crawford Rd At Stewart Mesa Rd | 1 |
| E. Bridge St At 4Th St. | 1 |
| F Rd 931 Feet E Of 1825 Rd | 1 |
| G Rd At 1385 Rd | 1 |
| Gunnisin River Dr | 1 |
ZIP 81410 at a glance
| Population | 1,372 |
| Density | 16 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $67,826 |
| Median home value | $387,144 |
| Home ownership | 88% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Delta 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 | 6 | — | 0.9 |
| 2000s | 8 | +35% | 0.6 |
| 2010s | 5 | -33% | 0.4 |
| 2020s | 4 | -17% | 0.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 6 a year in the 1990s and 4 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.8 a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 81410
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 81410?
52 truck crashes have been reported in Delta County since 2015, with 3 deaths and 18 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 81410?
The worst month is May: 13.5% of truck crashes in Delta County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 81410?
Since 2015, Delta County has reported 5 garbage-truck crashes, or 9.6% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 81410 compared with Colorado?
Delta County records 13.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 32.6 across Colorado.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 81410?
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.