ZIP 81656 (Woody Creek, CO) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 81656: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Pitkin 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
4 of 53 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
How Pitkin County compares with Colorado
Pitkin County against Colorado and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Pitkin County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Pitkin County | Colorado | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 26.2 | 32.6 | 49.7 | 20% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 0.0 | 5.1 | 3.4 | 100% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.35 | 0.32 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 8.3% | 2.8% | 2.3% | 3.0× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 25.0% | 14.8% | 6.2% | 1.7× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.8% | 25.7% | 23.7% | 19% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 22.9% | 13.2% | 13.8% | 1.7× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 62.5% | 43.5% | 41.9% | 1.4× the state |
| After dark | 6.2% | 22.4% | 24.8% | 72% below the state |
Compared with Colorado, Pitkin County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above Colorado on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Pitkin County: 1 in 12 garbage-truck share of crashes is 8.3%, against 2.8% for Colorado.
Overview
Police reported 53 crashes involving commercial trucks in Pitkin County since 2015: 17 people were injured and 0 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 84 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 20.8% of the yearly total, while May has the fewest (1.9%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 62.5% of truck crashes, against 43.5% across Colorado.
The busiest hour is 12–1 pm, with 13.2% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 25.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Colorado: 14.8%).
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, no fatal large-truck crashes with a location were recorded within 10 miles of ZIP 81656.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 4 crashes, 7.5% of the total, against 2.8% across Colorado.
Route planning tips for ZIP 81656 fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 25.0% 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
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Pitkin 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 (Pitkin County) |
|---|---|
| E Hwy 82 100 Feet W Of Brush Creek Rd | 2 |
| H82 At Mp 27 | 2 |
| Hwy 82 At Harmony Lane | 2 |
| Hwy 82 At Mp 29.5 | 2 |
| S Galena St | 2 |
| Brush Creek Rd | 1 |
| Brush Creek Rd Near Mp 5 | 1 |
| Brush Creek Road At Highline Road | 1 |
ZIP 81656 at a glance
| Population | 459 |
| Density | 3 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $250,001 |
| Home ownership | 100% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Pitkin 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 | 5 | — | 0.1 |
| 2000s | 7 | +23% | 0.1 |
| 2010s | 4 | -36% | 0.0 |
| 2020s | 4 | +5% | 0.0 |
In the 1990s about 5 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 4. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 81656
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 81656?
Pitkin County has had 53 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 17 people and killing 0.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 81656?
The worst month is January: 20.8% of truck crashes in Pitkin County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 81656?
Since 2015, Pitkin County has reported 4 garbage-truck crashes, or 7.5% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 81656 compare with Colorado?
Per 100,000 residents, Pitkin County has 26.2 truck crashes a year; Colorado has 32.6.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 81656?
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.