ZIP 81655 (Wolcott, CO) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 81655: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Eagle 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 607 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Eagle County compares with Colorado
Eagle County against Colorado and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Eagle County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Eagle County | Colorado | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 96.4 | 32.6 | 49.7 | 3.0× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.6 | 5.1 | 3.4 | 49% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.32 | 0.32 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.2% | 2.8% | 2.3% | 56% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 51.0% | 14.8% | 6.2% | 3.5× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.2% | 25.7% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 42.4% | 13.2% | 13.8% | 3.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 61.6% | 43.5% | 41.9% | 1.4× the state |
| After dark | 31.4% | 22.4% | 24.8% | 1.4× the state |
Eagle County has lower values than Colorado for deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
Eagle County at a glance: 51.0% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Colorado: 14.8%).
Overview
Since 2015, 607 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Eagle County. They injured 190 people and killed 15.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 7 days.
When crashes happen
March has the most truck crashes, 14.8% of the yearly total, while September has the fewest (4.6%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 61.6% of truck crashes, against 43.5% across Colorado.
More truck crashes happen at 10–11 am than at any other hour (7.4%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 51.0% 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 81655 since 2015: I-70 (1) and US-6 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 7 of the truck crashes here, or 1.2%, compared with 2.8% in Colorado.
Route planning tips for ZIP 81655 fleets
- Review driver schedules for March, the month with the most truck crashes.
- With 51.0% 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
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Eagle County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-70 | 1 |
| US-6 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Eagle County) |
|---|---|
| I 70 At Mp 187 | 13 |
| I70 At Mp 186 | 12 |
| I 70 At Mp 182 | 10 |
| I70 At Mp 185 | 7 |
| I70 At Mp 183 | 7 |
| I 70 At Mp 186 | 7 |
| I 70 At Mp 170 | 7 |
| I70 At Mp 184 | 6 |
ZIP 81655 at a glance
| Population | 227 |
| Density | 1 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $125,539 |
| Home ownership | 100% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Eagle 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 | 41 | — | 0.9 |
| 2000s | 49 | +19% | 1.8 |
| 2010s | 51 | +4% | 0.9 |
| 2020s | 56 | +10% | 1.0 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 41 to 56. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 0.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 81655
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 81655?
Eagle County has had 607 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 190 people and killing 15.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 81655?
The worst month is March: 14.8% of truck crashes in Eagle County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 81655?
7 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Eagle County since 2015, 1.2% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 81655 compare with Colorado for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 96.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Eagle County, vs 32.6 for Colorado.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 81655?
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.