ZIP 81424 (Nucla, CO) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 81424: 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
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
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 stands out for higher 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.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 50 days.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 15.3% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (3.5%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 48.8% of truck crashes, against 43.5% across Colorado.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, with 20.0% of truck crashes.
10.0% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 14.8% across Colorado.
Where crashes happen
No fatal crash involving a large truck has a recorded location within 10 miles of ZIP 81424 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 81424 fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Montrose County.
- 37.5% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Colorado; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 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 Montrose 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 (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 81424 at a glance
| Population | 1,079 |
| Density | 1 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $39,960 |
| Median home value | $199,177 |
| Home ownership | 68% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 7 a year in the 1990s and 9 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 0.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 81424
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 81424?
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 81424?
January has the most truck crashes in Montrose County, 15.3% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 81424?
5 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Montrose County since 2015, 5.9% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 81424 compared with Colorado?
Montrose County records 16.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 32.6 across Colorado.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 81424?
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.