ZIP 81432 (Ridgway, CO) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 81432: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Ouray 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
1 of 30 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Ouray County compares with Colorado
Ouray County against Colorado and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Ouray County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Ouray County | Colorado | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 47.2 | 32.6 | 49.7 | 1.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 18.5 | 5.1 | 3.4 | 3.6× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.41 | 0.32 | 0.49 | 1.3× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.7% | 2.8% | 2.3% | 1.3× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 29.6% | 14.8% | 6.2% | 2.0× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 11.1% | 25.7% | 23.7% | 57% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 25.9% | 13.2% | 13.8% | 2.0× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 37.0% | 43.5% | 41.9% | 15% below the state |
| After dark | 22.2% | 22.4% | 24.8% | same |
Ouray County sits below Colorado on morning rush (6–10 am) and winter months (nov–mar). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
Ouray County at a glance: 18.5 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 5.1 in Colorado.
Overview
Police reported 30 crashes involving commercial trucks in Ouray County since 2015: 12 people were injured and 5 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 149 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in May (16.7% of the year) and are lowest in March (0.0%).
November through March accounts for 37.0% of truck crashes here, compared with 43.5% in Colorado.
By time of day, 10–11 am stands out with 16.7% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 29.6% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Colorado: 14.8%).
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 81432 since 2015 were spread across roads: US-550 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 1 crash, 3.3% of the total, against 2.8% across Colorado.
Route planning tips for ZIP 81432 fleets
- Plan May schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Ouray County.
- With 29.6% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Colorado), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Ouray County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-550 | 2 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Ouray County) |
|---|---|
| Hwy 550 At Mp 114 | 2 |
| Cr 1 At Jacks Place | 1 |
| Cr 10 At Hwy 550 | 1 |
| Cr 23 At Lynx Rd | 1 |
| Hhy 550 .50 Miles N Of Mp 103 | 1 |
| Hwy 550 .80 Miles E Of Mp 14 | 1 |
| Hwy 550 .90 Miles E Of Mp 101 | 1 |
| Hwy 550 1,056 Feet E Of Mp 112 | 1 |
ZIP 81432 at a glance
| Population | 3,219 |
| Density | 4 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $90,882 |
| Median home value | $823,352 |
| Home ownership | 85% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Ouray 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 | 4 | — | 0.1 |
| 2000s | 5 | +29% | 0.3 |
| 2010s | 3 | -37% | 0.2 |
| 2020s | 2 | -14% | 0.8 |
In the 1990s about 4 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 2. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.5 a year in 2016–19, 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 81432
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 81432?
30 truck crashes have been reported in Ouray County since 2015, with 5 deaths and 12 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 81432?
May has the most truck crashes in Ouray County, 16.7% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 81432?
Since 2015, Ouray County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 3.3% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 81432 compare with Colorado for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 47.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Ouray County, vs 32.6 for Colorado.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 81432?
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.