ZIP 81411 (Bedrock, CO) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 81411: 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. Where it is higher: garbage-truck share, morning rush (6–10 am) and in rain, sleet or snow.
Montrose County at a glance: 1 in 16 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 6.2%, vs 2.8% in Colorado.
Overview
Police reported 85 crashes involving commercial trucks in Montrose County since 2015: 31 people were injured and 4 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 50 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 15.3% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (3.5%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 48.8% of truck crashes, vs 43.5% for Colorado.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 20.0% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 10.0% of truck crashes, compared with 14.8% in Colorado.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 81411 happened on SR-46 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
5 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 5.9% share (Colorado: 2.8%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 81411 fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Morning starts matter: 37.5% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Colorado.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
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) |
|---|---|
| SR-46 | 1 |
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 81411 at a glance
| Population | 24 |
| Density | 0 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $59,375 |
| 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 |
In the 1990s about 7 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 9. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. 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 81411
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 81411?
Montrose County has had 85 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 31 people and killing 4.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 81411?
Truck crashes in Montrose County peak in January, with 15.3% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 81411?
Since 2015, Montrose County has reported 5 garbage-truck crashes, or 5.9% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 81411 compare with Colorado?
Montrose County records 16.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 32.6 across Colorado.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 81411?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.