ZIP 81646 (Molina, CO) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 81646: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Mesa 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
13 of 390 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
How Mesa County compares with Colorado
Mesa County against Colorado and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Mesa County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Mesa County | Colorado | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 19.7 | 32.6 | 49.7 | 40% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.1 | 5.1 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.31 | 0.32 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.1% | 2.8% | 2.3% | 1.1× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 13.1% | 14.8% | 6.2% | 11% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 28.3% | 25.7% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.0% | 13.2% | 13.8% | 9% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.4% | 43.5% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 28.9% | 22.4% | 24.8% | 1.3× the state |
Compared with Colorado, Mesa County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above Colorado on garbage-truck share, morning rush (6–10 am) and after dark.
The headline for Mesa County: 28.9% share of truck crashes after dark (Colorado: 22.4%).
Overview
Since 2015, 390 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Mesa County. They injured 122 people and killed 18.
That averages about one truck crash every 11 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in August (11.3% of the year) and are lowest in March (6.7%).
November through March accounts for 41.4% of truck crashes here, compared with 43.5% in Colorado.
The busiest hour is 9–10 am, with 8.2% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 13.1% of truck crashes, compared with 14.8% in Colorado.
Where crashes happen
No fatal crash involving a large truck has a recorded location within 10 miles of ZIP 81646 since 2015.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 13 crashes, 3.3% of the total, against 2.8% across Colorado.
Route planning tips for ZIP 81646 fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Mesa County.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 28.3% of truck crashes here, more than Colorado; adjust start times where you can.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Mesa 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 (Mesa County) |
|---|---|
| I 70 At Mp 44 | 5 |
| I-70 | 4 |
| I70 At Mp 50 | 4 |
| River Rd At Railroad Blvd | 3 |
| Rd At Patterson Rd | 3 |
| Rd At North Ave | 3 |
| Railroad Blvd At River Rd | 3 |
| I70 At Mp 32 | 3 |
ZIP 81646 at a glance
| Population | 115 |
| Density | 1 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $67,321 |
| Home ownership | 74% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Mesa 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 | 29 | — | 1.3 |
| 2000s | 42 | +48% | 1.5 |
| 2010s | 30 | -29% | 1.4 |
| 2020s | 36 | +22% | 1.8 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 29 to 36. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.2 a year in 2016–19, 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 81646
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 81646?
Mesa County has had 390 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 122 people and killing 18.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 81646?
The worst month is August: 11.3% of truck crashes in Mesa County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 81646?
Garbage trucks were involved in 13 reported crashes in Mesa County since 2015 (3.3% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 81646 compared with Colorado?
Per 100,000 residents, Mesa County has 19.7 truck crashes a year; Colorado has 32.6.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 81646?
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.