ZIP 81647 (New Castle, CO) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 81647: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Garfield 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 449 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Garfield County compares with Colorado
Garfield County against Colorado and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Garfield County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Garfield County | Colorado | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 61.2 | 32.6 | 49.7 | 1.9× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.8 | 5.1 | 3.4 | 45% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.50 | 0.32 | 0.49 | 1.6× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.7% | 2.8% | 2.3% | 41% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 25.9% | 14.8% | 6.2% | 1.8× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.7% | 25.7% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 23.1% | 13.2% | 13.8% | 1.7× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 49.2% | 43.5% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 29.2% | 22.4% | 24.8% | 1.3× the state |
Compared with Colorado, Garfield County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share. It runs above Colorado on crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Garfield County: 25.9% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 14.8% in Colorado.
Overview
Police reported 449 crashes involving commercial trucks in Garfield County since 2015: 221 people were injured and 16 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 9 days.
When crashes happen
December has the most truck crashes, 12.7% of the yearly total, while November has the fewest (5.1%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 49.2% of truck crashes, vs 43.5% for Colorado.
The busiest hour is 3–4 pm, with 7.6% of truck crashes.
25.9% 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 81647 since 2015 were spread across roads: I-70 (2) and CR-331 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 7 crashes, 1.6% of the total, against 2.8% across Colorado.
Route planning tips for ZIP 81647 fleets
- Review driver schedules for December, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 25.9% 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
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 Garfield County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-70 | 2 |
| CR-331 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Garfield County) |
|---|---|
| I70 1,584 Feet E Of Mp 120 | 7 |
| I70 .50 Miles E Of Mp 120 | 7 |
| I 70 At Mp 116 | 6 |
| I70 .60 Miles E Of Mp 124 | 5 |
| I 70 At Mp 122 | 5 |
| I 70 At Mp 108 | 5 |
| I 70 At Mp 120 | 4 |
| I 70 At Mp 65 | 4 |
ZIP 81647 at a glance
| Population | 6,882 |
| Density | 9 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $78,352 |
| Median home value | $441,119 |
| Home ownership | 75% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Garfield 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 | 30 | — | 0.6 |
| 2000s | 54 | +78% | 1.6 |
| 2010s | 38 | -28% | 1.0 |
| 2020s | 47 | +22% | 0.8 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 30 to 47. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 0.8 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 81647
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 81647?
Since 2015, 449 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Garfield County (221 injured, 16 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 81647?
Truck crashes in Garfield County peak in December, with 12.7% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 81647?
Since 2015, Garfield County has reported 7 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.6% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 81647 compare with Colorado for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 61.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Garfield County, vs 32.6 for Colorado.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 81647?
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.