ZIP 81425 (Olathe, CO) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 81425: 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 |
Montrose County has lower values than Colorado for 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.
The headline for Montrose County: 1 in 16 crashes involve a garbage truck (5 since 2015), vs 2.8% across Colorado.
Overview
Since 2015, 85 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Montrose County. They injured 31 people and killed 4.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 50 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (15.3% of the year) and are lowest in April (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%).
10.0% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 14.8% across Colorado.
Where crashes happen
NHTSA lists no located fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 81425 since 2015.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 5 crashes, 5.9% of the total, against 2.8% across Colorado.
Route planning tips for ZIP 81425 fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Montrose County.
- 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
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
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 81425 at a glance
| Population | 5,005 |
| Density | 9 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $73,682 |
| Median home value | $329,534 |
| Home ownership | 75% |
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. 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 81425
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 81425?
85 truck crashes have been reported in Montrose County since 2015, with 4 deaths and 31 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 81425?
The worst month is January: 15.3% of truck crashes in Montrose County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 81425?
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 81425 compared with Colorado?
The yearly rate is 16.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Montrose County, vs 32.6 for Colorado.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 81425?
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.