ZIP 81611 (Aspen, CO) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 81611: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Pitkin 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
4 of 53 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
How Pitkin County compares with Colorado
Pitkin County against Colorado and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Pitkin County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Pitkin County | Colorado | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 26.2 | 32.6 | 49.7 | 20% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 0.0 | 5.1 | 3.4 | 100% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.35 | 0.32 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 8.3% | 2.8% | 2.3% | 3.0× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 25.0% | 14.8% | 6.2% | 1.7× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.8% | 25.7% | 23.7% | 19% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 22.9% | 13.2% | 13.8% | 1.7× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 62.5% | 43.5% | 41.9% | 1.4× the state |
| After dark | 6.2% | 22.4% | 24.8% | 72% below the state |
Pitkin County sits below Colorado on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above Colorado on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Pitkin County: 1 in 12 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 8.3%, vs 2.8% in Colorado.
Overview
Police reported 53 crashes involving commercial trucks in Pitkin County since 2015: 17 people were injured and 0 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 84 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 20.8% of truck crashes; the quietest is May at 1.9%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 62.5% of truck crashes, vs 43.5% for Colorado.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 13.2% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 25.0% of truck crashes, compared with 14.8% in Colorado.
Where crashes happen
No fatal crash involving a large truck has a recorded location within 10 miles of ZIP 81611 since 2015.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 4 crashes, 7.5% of the total, against 2.8% across Colorado.
Route planning tips for ZIP 81611 fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Pitkin County.
- 25.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Colorado; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 Pitkin 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 (Pitkin County) |
|---|---|
| E Hwy 82 100 Feet W Of Brush Creek Rd | 2 |
| H82 At Mp 27 | 2 |
| Hwy 82 At Harmony Lane | 2 |
| Hwy 82 At Mp 29.5 | 2 |
| S Galena St | 2 |
| Brush Creek Rd | 1 |
| Brush Creek Rd Near Mp 5 | 1 |
| Brush Creek Road At Highline Road | 1 |
ZIP 81611 at a glance
| Population | 9,068 |
| Density | 12 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $82,664 |
| Median home value | $1,053,920 |
| Home ownership | 59% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Pitkin 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 | 7 | +23% | 0.1 |
| 2010s | 4 | -36% | 0.0 |
| 2020s | 4 | +5% | 0.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 5 a year in the 1990s and 4 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 81611
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 81611?
Since 2015, 53 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Pitkin County (17 injured, 0 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 81611?
January has the most truck crashes in Pitkin County, 20.8% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 81611?
4 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Pitkin County since 2015, 7.5% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 81611 compared with Colorado?
Per 100,000 residents, Pitkin County has 26.2 truck crashes a year; Colorado has 32.6.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 81611?
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.