ZIP 81615 (Snowmass Village, CO) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 81615: 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 |
Compared with Colorado, Pitkin County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Pitkin County: 1 in 12 garbage-truck share of crashes is 8.3%, against 2.8% for Colorado.
Overview
Police reported 53 crashes involving commercial trucks in Pitkin County since 2015: 17 people were injured and 0 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about 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.
The busiest hour is 12–1 pm, with 13.2% of truck crashes.
25.0% 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 81615 since 2015.
Garbage & waste trucks
4 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 7.5% share (Colorado: 2.8%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 81615 fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Pitkin County.
- With 25.0% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Colorado), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 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 81615 at a glance
| Population | 2,972 |
| Density | 45 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $102,959 |
| Median home value | $1,796,311 |
| Home ownership | 61% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 5 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 4. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 81615
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 81615?
Since 2015, 53 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Pitkin County (17 injured, 0 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 81615?
Truck crashes in Pitkin County peak in January, with 20.8% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 81615?
4 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Pitkin County since 2015, 7.5% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 81615 compare with Colorado for truck crashes?
Pitkin County records 26.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 32.6 across Colorado.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 81615?
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.