ZIP 81506 (Grand Junction, CO) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 81506: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Mesa 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
13 of 390 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Mesa County compares with Colorado
Mesa County against Colorado and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Mesa County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Mesa County | Colorado | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 19.7 | 32.6 | 49.7 | 40% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.1 | 5.1 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.31 | 0.32 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.1% | 2.8% | 2.3% | 1.1× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 13.1% | 14.8% | 6.2% | 11% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 28.3% | 25.7% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.0% | 13.2% | 13.8% | 9% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.4% | 43.5% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 28.9% | 22.4% | 24.8% | 1.3× the state |
Mesa County sits below Colorado on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: garbage-truck share, morning rush (6–10 am) and after dark.
The headline for ZIP 81506: I-70 deadliest road: 3 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 81506 since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 390 crashes involving commercial trucks in Mesa County since 2015: 122 people were injured and 18 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 11 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is August with 11.3% of truck crashes; the quietest is March at 6.7%.
November through March accounts for 41.4% of truck crashes here, compared with 43.5% in Colorado.
By time of day, 9–10 am stands out with 8.2% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 13.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Colorado: 14.8%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 81506 is I-70, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by 23 Rd (1), CR-30 Rd (1) and CR-S Broadway (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 13 of the truck crashes here, or 3.3%, compared with 2.8% in Colorado.
Route planning tips for ZIP 81506 fleets
- Review driver schedules for August, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along I-70; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 28.3% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Colorado; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 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 Mesa County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-70 | 3 |
| 23 Rd | 1 |
| CR-30 Rd | 1 |
| CR-S Broadway | 1 |
| River Rd | 1 |
| SR-70 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Mesa County) |
|---|---|
| I 70 At Mp 44 | 5 |
| I-70 | 4 |
| I70 At Mp 50 | 4 |
| River Rd At Railroad Blvd | 3 |
| Rd At Patterson Rd | 3 |
| Rd At North Ave | 3 |
| Railroad Blvd At River Rd | 3 |
| I70 At Mp 32 | 3 |
ZIP 81506 at a glance
| Population | 11,412 |
| Density | 184 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $78,651 |
| Median home value | $447,171 |
| Home ownership | 66% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Mesa 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 | 29 | — | 1.3 |
| 2000s | 42 | +48% | 1.5 |
| 2010s | 30 | -29% | 1.4 |
| 2020s | 36 | +22% | 1.8 |
In the 1990s about 29 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 36. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.2 a year in 2016–19 and 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 81506
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 81506?
390 truck crashes have been reported in Mesa County since 2015, with 18 deaths and 122 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 81506?
Since 2015, I-70 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 81506: 3.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 81506?
Truck crashes in Mesa County peak in August, with 11.3% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 81506?
13 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Mesa County since 2015, 3.3% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 81506 compared with Colorado?
Mesa County records 19.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 32.6 across Colorado.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 81506?
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.