ZIP 81653 (Slater, CO) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 81653: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Routt 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
5 of 157 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
How Routt County compares with Colorado
Routt County against Colorado and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Routt County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Routt County | Colorado | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 53.7 | 32.6 | 49.7 | 1.6× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.7 | 5.1 | 3.4 | 8% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.23 | 0.32 | 0.49 | 28% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.4% | 2.8% | 2.3% | 1.2× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 36.2% | 14.8% | 6.2% | 2.5× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 28.2% | 25.7% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 19.5% | 13.2% | 13.8% | 1.5× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 49.7% | 43.5% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 18.8% | 22.4% | 24.8% | 16% below the state |
Routt County has lower values than Colorado for deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and after dark. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Routt County: 36.2% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Colorado: 14.8%).
Overview
Police reported 157 crashes involving commercial trucks in Routt County since 2015: 38 people were injured and 7 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 27 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (12.1% of the year) and are lowest in April (5.7%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 49.7% of truck crashes, vs 43.5% for Colorado.
More truck crashes happen at 10–11 am than at any other hour (11.5%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 36.2% 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 81653 since 2015.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 5 crashes, 3.2% of the total, against 2.8% across Colorado.
Route planning tips for ZIP 81653 fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Routt County.
- 28.2% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Colorado; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- With 36.2% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Colorado), plan winter equipment checks early.
- 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 Routt 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 (Routt County) |
|---|---|
| Hwy 40 At Mp 141 | 8 |
| Hwy 40 At Mp 142 | 5 |
| Hwy 40 At Mp 147 | 3 |
| Cr 14 At Mp 8 | 2 |
| Hghwy 40 At Mp 142 | 2 |
| Hwy 131 2,640 Feet N Of Mp 45 | 2 |
| Hwy 131 At Cr 22 | 2 |
| Hwy 131 At Mp 46 | 2 |
ZIP 81653 at a glance
| Population | 0 |
| Density | 0 per sq mi |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Routt 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 | 10 | — | 0.4 |
| 2000s | 20 | +111% | 1.0 |
| 2010s | 12 | -43% | 0.5 |
| 2020s | 14 | +26% | 0.8 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 10 to 14. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.0 a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 81653
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 81653?
Since 2015, 157 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Routt County (38 injured, 7 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 81653?
The worst month is January: 12.1% of truck crashes in Routt County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 81653?
5 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Routt County since 2015, 3.2% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 81653 compared with Colorado?
The yearly rate is 53.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Routt County, vs 32.6 for Colorado.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 81653?
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.