ZIP 81650 (Rifle, CO) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 81650: 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
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 stands out for higher 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
Since 2015, 77 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Rio Blanco County. They injured 31 people and killed 5.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 54 days.
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.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 23.0% of truck crashes, compared with 14.8% in Colorado.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 81650 since 2015: SR-13 (2). No single road stands out.
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 81650 fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 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
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
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-13 | 2 |
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 81650 at a glance
| Population | 14,083 |
| Density | 5 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $81,025 |
| Median home value | $371,631 |
| Home ownership | 71% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 6 to 8. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 0.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 81650
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 81650?
77 truck crashes have been reported in Rio Blanco County since 2015, with 5 deaths and 31 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 81650?
January has the most truck crashes in Rio Blanco County, 13.0% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 81650?
2 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Rio Blanco County since 2015, 2.6% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 81650 compare with Colorado for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 101.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Rio Blanco County, vs 32.6 for Colorado.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 81650?
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.