ZIP 81641 (Meeker, CO) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 81641: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Rio Blanco 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
2 of 77 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
How Rio Blanco County compares with Colorado
Rio Blanco County against Colorado and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Rio Blanco County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Rio Blanco County | Colorado | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 101.8 | 32.6 | 49.7 | 3.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.8 | 5.1 | 3.4 | 1.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.41 | 0.32 | 0.49 | 1.3× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.7% | 2.8% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 23.0% | 14.8% | 6.2% | 1.6× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 27.0% | 25.7% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.8% | 13.2% | 13.8% | 18% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 46.0% | 43.5% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 20.3% | 22.4% | 24.8% | 9% below the state |
Rio Blanco County has lower values than Colorado for in rain, sleet or snow and after dark. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
Rio Blanco County at a glance: 23.0% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Colorado: 14.8%).
Overview
Police reported 77 crashes involving commercial trucks in Rio Blanco County since 2015: 31 people were injured and 5 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 54 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 13.0% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (3.9%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 46.0% of truck crashes, against 43.5% across Colorado.
More truck crashes happen at 1–2 pm than at any other hour (11.7%).
Road surface: 23.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Colorado: 14.8%).
Where crashes happen
NHTSA lists no located fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 81641 since 2015.
Garbage & waste trucks
2 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.6% share (Colorado: 2.8%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 81641 fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 23.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Colorado; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 Rio Blanco 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 (Rio Blanco County) |
|---|---|
| Cr 5 1,056 Feet N Of Mp 12 | 2 |
| Hwy 13 At Mp 18 | 2 |
| Hwy 13 At Mp 54 | 2 |
| Hwy 64 .80 Miles E Of Mp 16 | 2 |
| Hwy 64 At Mp 13 | 2 |
| County Road 9 Rd At Mp 6 | 1 |
| Cr 23 1,584 Feet S Of Mp 12 | 1 |
| Cr 24 .50 Miles Sw Of Mp 1 | 1 |
ZIP 81641 at a glance
| Population | 3,621 |
| Density | 1 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $63,070 |
| Median home value | $334,687 |
| Home ownership | 74% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Rio Blanco 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 | — | 0.2 |
| 2000s | 20 | +225% | 0.7 |
| 2010s | 7 | -65% | 0.2 |
| 2020s | 8 | +18% | 0.4 |
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. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.5 a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 81641
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 81641?
Since 2015, 77 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Rio Blanco County (31 injured, 5 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 81641?
Truck crashes in Rio Blanco County peak in January, with 13.0% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 81641?
Garbage trucks were involved in 2 reported crashes in Rio Blanco County since 2015 (2.6% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 81641 compare with Colorado for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Rio Blanco County has 101.8 truck crashes a year; Colorado has 32.6.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 81641?
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.