ZIP 81648 (Rangely, CO) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 81648: 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 |
Compared with Colorado, Rio Blanco County is lower on in rain, sleet or snow and after dark. It runs above Colorado on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in Rio Blanco County: 23.0% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 14.8% in Colorado.
Overview
Rio Blanco County has recorded 77 truck crashes since 2015, with 31 people injured and 5 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%).
November through March accounts for 46.0% of truck crashes here, compared with 43.5% in Colorado.
The busiest hour is 1–2 pm, with 11.7% of truck crashes.
23.0% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 14.8% across Colorado.
Where crashes happen
No fatal crash involving a large truck has a recorded location within 10 miles of ZIP 81648 since 2015.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 2 crashes, 2.6% of the total, against 2.8% across Colorado.
Route planning tips for ZIP 81648 fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- With 23.0% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Colorado), plan winter equipment 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 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 81648 at a glance
| Population | 2,796 |
| Density | 1 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $71,705 |
| Median home value | $205,465 |
| Home ownership | 78% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 6 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 8. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. 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 81648
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 81648?
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 81648?
Truck crashes in Rio Blanco County peak in January, with 13.0% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 81648?
Since 2015, Rio Blanco County has reported 2 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.6% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 81648 compare with Colorado for truck crashes?
Rio Blanco County records 101.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 32.6 across Colorado.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 81648?
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.