ZIP 81639 (Hayden, CO) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 81639: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Routt 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
5 of 157 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Routt County compares with Colorado
Routt County against Colorado and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Routt County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Routt County | Colorado | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 53.7 | 32.6 | 49.7 | 1.6× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.7 | 5.1 | 3.4 | 8% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.23 | 0.32 | 0.49 | 28% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.4% | 2.8% | 2.3% | 1.2× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 36.2% | 14.8% | 6.2% | 2.5× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 28.2% | 25.7% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 19.5% | 13.2% | 13.8% | 1.5× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 49.7% | 43.5% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 18.8% | 22.4% | 24.8% | 16% below the state |
Compared with Colorado, Routt County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and after dark. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Routt County: 36.2% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 14.8% in Colorado.
Overview
Routt County has recorded 157 truck crashes since 2015, with 38 people injured and 7 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 27 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (12.1% of the year) and are lowest in April (5.7%).
November through March accounts for 49.7% of truck crashes here, compared with 43.5% in Colorado.
More truck crashes happen at 10–11 am than at any other hour (11.5%).
Road surface: 36.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Colorado: 14.8%).
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 81639 since 2015: US-40 (3). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
5 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.2% share (Colorado: 2.8%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 81639 fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Routt County.
- 28.2% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Colorado; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 36.2% 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
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 Routt County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-40 | 3 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Routt County) |
|---|---|
| Hwy 40 At Mp 141 | 8 |
| Hwy 40 At Mp 142 | 5 |
| Hwy 40 At Mp 147 | 3 |
| Cr 14 At Mp 8 | 2 |
| Hghwy 40 At Mp 142 | 2 |
| Hwy 131 2,640 Feet N Of Mp 45 | 2 |
| Hwy 131 At Cr 22 | 2 |
| Hwy 131 At Mp 46 | 2 |
ZIP 81639 at a glance
| Population | 2,618 |
| Density | 2 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $110,404 |
| Median home value | $449,134 |
| Home ownership | 82% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Routt 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 | 10 | — | 0.4 |
| 2000s | 20 | +111% | 1.0 |
| 2010s | 12 | -43% | 0.5 |
| 2020s | 14 | +26% | 0.8 |
In the 1990s about 10 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 14. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 1.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 81639
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 81639?
157 truck crashes have been reported in Routt County since 2015, with 7 deaths and 38 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 81639?
Truck crashes in Routt County peak in January, with 12.1% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 81639?
Since 2015, Routt County has reported 5 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.2% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 81639 compare with Colorado for truck crashes?
Routt County records 53.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 32.6 across Colorado.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 81639?
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.