ZIP 81632 (Edwards, CO) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 81632: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Eagle 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
7 of 607 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Eagle County compares with Colorado
Eagle County against Colorado and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Eagle County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Eagle County | Colorado | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 96.4 | 32.6 | 49.7 | 3.0× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.6 | 5.1 | 3.4 | 49% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.32 | 0.32 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.2% | 2.8% | 2.3% | 56% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 51.0% | 14.8% | 6.2% | 3.5× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.2% | 25.7% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 42.4% | 13.2% | 13.8% | 3.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 61.6% | 43.5% | 41.9% | 1.4× the state |
| After dark | 31.4% | 22.4% | 24.8% | 1.4× the state |
Eagle County sits below Colorado on deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
What stands out in Eagle County: 51.0% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 14.8% in Colorado.
Overview
Since 2015, 607 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Eagle County. They injured 190 people and killed 15.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 7 days.
When crashes happen
March has the most truck crashes, 14.8% of the yearly total, while September has the fewest (4.6%).
November through March accounts for 61.6% of truck crashes here, compared with 43.5% in Colorado.
By time of day, 10–11 am stands out with 7.4% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 51.0% of truck crashes, compared with 14.8% in Colorado.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 81632 happened on I-70 (2), Mountain Star Dr (1) and US-6 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
7 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.2% share (Colorado: 2.8%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 81632 fleets
- Build extra time into March routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 51.0% of truck crashes here, more than Colorado; schedule winter checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Eagle County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-70 | 2 |
| Mountain Star Dr | 1 |
| US-6 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Eagle County) |
|---|---|
| I 70 At Mp 187 | 13 |
| I70 At Mp 186 | 12 |
| I 70 At Mp 182 | 10 |
| I70 At Mp 185 | 7 |
| I70 At Mp 183 | 7 |
| I 70 At Mp 186 | 7 |
| I 70 At Mp 170 | 7 |
| I70 At Mp 184 | 6 |
ZIP 81632 at a glance
| Population | 10,965 |
| Density | 36 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $83,712 |
| Median home value | $917,239 |
| Home ownership | 64% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Eagle 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 | 41 | — | 0.9 |
| 2000s | 49 | +19% | 1.8 |
| 2010s | 51 | +4% | 0.9 |
| 2020s | 56 | +10% | 1.0 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 41 to 56. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.5 a year in 2016–19 and 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 81632
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 81632?
Eagle County has had 607 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 190 people and killing 15.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 81632?
Truck crashes in Eagle County peak in March, with 14.8% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 81632?
Garbage trucks were involved in 7 reported crashes in Eagle County since 2015 (1.2% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 81632 compared with Colorado?
Per 100,000 residents, Eagle County has 96.4 truck crashes a year; Colorado has 32.6.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 81632?
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.