ZIP 81623 (Carbondale, CO) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 81623: 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). It runs above Colorado on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
Pitkin County at a glance: 1 in 12 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 8.3%, vs 2.8% in Colorado.
Overview
Pitkin County has recorded 53 truck crashes since 2015, with 17 people injured and 0 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 84 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (20.8% of the year) and are lowest in May (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.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 25.0% of truck crashes, compared with 14.8% in Colorado.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, no fatal large-truck crashes with a location were recorded within 10 miles of ZIP 81623.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 4 of the truck crashes here, or 7.5%, compared with 2.8% in Colorado.
Route planning tips for ZIP 81623 fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 25.0% of truck crashes here, more than Colorado; schedule winter checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 81623 at a glance
| Population | 15,067 |
| Density | 13 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $109,661 |
| Median home value | $913,810 |
| Home ownership | 69% |
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 81623
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 81623?
53 truck crashes have been reported in Pitkin County since 2015, with 0 deaths and 17 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 81623?
The worst month is January: 20.8% of truck crashes in Pitkin County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 81623?
Since 2015, Pitkin County has reported 4 garbage-truck crashes, or 7.5% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 81623 compare with Colorado for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 26.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Pitkin County, vs 32.6 for Colorado.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 81623?
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.