ZIP 81426 (Ophir, CO) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 81426: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in San Miguel 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
3 of 46 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How San Miguel County compares with Colorado
San Miguel County against Colorado and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where San Miguel County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | San Miguel County | Colorado | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 52.3 | 32.6 | 49.7 | 1.6× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.7 | 5.1 | 3.4 | 1.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.16 | 0.32 | 0.49 | 50% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 6.7% | 2.8% | 2.3% | 2.4× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 28.9% | 14.8% | 6.2% | 2.0× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.2% | 25.7% | 23.7% | 14% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 20.0% | 13.2% | 13.8% | 1.5× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 44.4% | 43.5% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 15.6% | 22.4% | 24.8% | 30% below the state |
San Miguel County sits below Colorado on injuries per crash, morning rush (6–10 am) and after dark. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
The headline for San Miguel County: 1 in 15 crashes involve a garbage truck (3 since 2015), vs 2.8% across Colorado.
Overview
Police reported 46 crashes involving commercial trucks in San Miguel County since 2015: 7 people were injured and 3 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 89 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 15.2% of the yearly total, while September has the fewest (0.0%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 44.4% of truck crashes, vs 43.5% for Colorado.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out with 13.0% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 28.9% of truck crashes, compared with 14.8% in Colorado.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 81426 since 2015 were spread across roads: US-550 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 3 crashes, 6.5% of the total, against 2.8% across Colorado.
Route planning tips for ZIP 81426 fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- With 28.9% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Colorado), plan winter equipment checks early.
- 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 San Miguel County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-550 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (San Miguel County) |
|---|---|
| Hwy 141 1,584 Feet N Of Mp 20 | 2 |
| Hwy 145 At Mp 63 | 2 |
| Hwy 145 At Mp 70 | 2 |
| Mountain Village Blvd | 2 |
| 57P Rd At Mp 1 | 1 |
| Adams Ranch Rd | 1 |
| Cr 44Zs 3,696 Feet S Of Mp 5 | 1 |
| Deep Creek Rd | 1 |
ZIP 81426 at a glance
| Population | 120 |
| Density | 5 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $135,179 |
| Home ownership | 71% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in San Miguel 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 | 5 | — | 0.1 |
| 2000s | 6 | +30% | 0.1 |
| 2010s | 4 | -36% | 0.0 |
| 2020s | 5 | +27% | 0.6 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 5 to 5. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 0.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 81426
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 81426?
Since 2015, 46 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in San Miguel County (7 injured, 3 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 81426?
January has the most truck crashes in San Miguel County, 15.2% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 81426?
3 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in San Miguel County since 2015, 6.5% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 81426 compared with Colorado?
The yearly rate is 52.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in San Miguel County, vs 32.6 for Colorado.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 81426?
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.