ZIP 81638 (Hamilton, CO) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 81638: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Moffat 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
0 of 92 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Moffat County compares with Colorado
Moffat County against Colorado and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Moffat County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Moffat County | Colorado | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 60.9 | 32.6 | 49.7 | 1.9× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 8.0 | 5.1 | 3.4 | 1.6× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.40 | 0.32 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 2.8% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 34.1% | 14.8% | 6.2% | 2.3× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.4% | 25.7% | 23.7% | 20% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 26.1% | 13.2% | 13.8% | 2.0× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 53.4% | 43.5% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 21.6% | 22.4% | 24.8% | same |
Moffat County sits below Colorado on garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
Moffat County at a glance: 34.1% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 14.8% across Colorado.
Overview
Police reported 92 crashes involving commercial trucks in Moffat County since 2015: 37 people were injured and 7 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 46 days.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 16.3% of the yearly total, while July has the fewest (2.2%).
November through March accounts for 53.4% of truck crashes here, compared with 43.5% in Colorado.
By time of day, 10–11 am stands out with 9.8% of truck crashes.
34.1% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 14.8% across Colorado.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 81638 since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-13 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Since 2015, no garbage-truck crashes were reported for Moffat County.
Route planning tips for ZIP 81638 fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- With 34.1% 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
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Moffat County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-13 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Moffat County) |
|---|---|
| Hwy 13 2,640 Feetn From Mp 114 | 3 |
| Cr 2 | 2 |
| Hwy 13 1,056 Feet N Of Mp 63 | 2 |
| Hwy 13 At Mp 127 | 2 |
| Hwy 40 .80 Miles E Of Mp 64 | 2 |
| Hwy 40 1,056 Feet E Of Mp 34 | 2 |
| Hwy 40 At Mp 52 | 2 |
| 1St At Preece Ave | 1 |
ZIP 81638 at a glance
| Population | 69 |
| Density | 0 per sq mi |
| Home ownership | 83% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Moffat 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 | 6 | — | 0.4 |
| 2000s | 11 | +66% | 0.3 |
| 2010s | 10 | -2% | 0.7 |
| 2020s | 8 | -21% | 0.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 6 a year in the 1990s and 8 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 0.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 81638
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 81638?
92 truck crashes have been reported in Moffat County since 2015, with 7 deaths and 37 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 81638?
January has the most truck crashes in Moffat County, 16.3% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 81638?
Garbage trucks were involved in 0 reported crashes in Moffat County since 2015 (0.0% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 81638 compare with Colorado?
The yearly rate is 60.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Moffat County, vs 32.6 for Colorado.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 81638?
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.