ZIP 81413 (Cedaredge, CO) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 81413: 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
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
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. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
The headline for Delta County: 1 in 12 crashes involve a garbage truck (5 since 2015), vs 2.8% across Colorado.
Overview
Delta County has recorded 52 truck crashes since 2015, with 18 people injured and 3 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly 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%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 31.9% of truck crashes, against 43.5% across Colorado.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 17.3% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 8.5% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Colorado: 14.8%).
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, no fatal large-truck crashes with a location were recorded within 10 miles of ZIP 81413.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 5 crashes, 9.6% of the total, against 2.8% across Colorado.
Route planning tips for ZIP 81413 fleets
- Review driver schedules for May, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Morning starts matter: 36.2% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Colorado.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Delta 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 (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 81413 at a glance
| Population | 5,149 |
| Density | 13 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $58,465 |
| Median home value | $355,377 |
| Home ownership | 81% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 6 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 4. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 0.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 81413
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 81413?
Since 2015, 52 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Delta County (18 injured, 3 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 81413?
The worst month is May: 13.5% of truck crashes in Delta County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 81413?
Since 2015, Delta County has reported 5 garbage-truck crashes, or 9.6% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 81413 compare with Colorado?
Delta County records 13.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 32.6 across Colorado.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 81413?
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.