Fairmount, CO truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Fairmount: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Fairmount and Jefferson County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Jefferson County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
0.0 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 5.8 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Jefferson County compares with Colorado
Jefferson County against Colorado and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Jefferson County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Jefferson County | Colorado | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 14.9 | 32.6 | 49.7 | 54% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.8 | 5.1 | 3.4 | 1.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.31 | 0.32 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.7% | 2.8% | 2.3% | 1.3× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 14.4% | 14.8% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.6% | 25.7% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.6% | 13.2% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.2% | 43.5% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 17.0% | 22.4% | 24.8% | 24% below the state |
Jefferson County has lower values than Colorado for crashes per 100k residents / yr and after dark. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
The headline for Fairmount: I-70 8 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of Fairmount.
Overview
Since 2015, 1,011 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Jefferson County. They injured 322 people and killed 56.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 4 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Fairmount since 2015, this page uses Jefferson County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
47% of truck crash reports in Jefferson County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 10.2% of truck crashes; the quietest is December at 6.4%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 42.2% of truck crashes, against 43.5% across Colorado.
By time of day, 7–8 am stands out with 9.4% of truck crashes.
14.4% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 14.8% across Colorado.
Where crashes happen
I-70 leads within 10 miles of Fairmount with 8 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by I-25 (4), SR-121 (4) and SR-93 (4).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 36 of the truck crashes here, or 3.6%, compared with 2.8% in Colorado.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in July (17%).
They recorded 0.0 deaths per 100 crashes, against 5.8 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Fairmount fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use I-70, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in July; review collection routes for that month.
- 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 Jefferson County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-70 | 8 |
| I-25 | 4 |
| SR-121 | 4 |
| SR-93 | 4 |
| SR-53 | 3 |
| SR-95 | 3 |
| SR-128 | 2 |
| US-40 | 2 |
| 15th St | 1 |
| Arkins Ct | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Jefferson County) |
|---|---|
| I 70 At Mp 259 | 11 |
| C470 At Mp 1 | 7 |
| Hwy 285 At Mp 240 | 7 |
| I 70 At Mp 262 | 7 |
| I70 At Mp 262 | 6 |
| I 70 At Ward Rd | 6 |
| I 70 At Mp 257 | 6 |
| I 70 At Mp 253 | 6 |
Fairmount at a glance
| Land area | 6.1 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 80004) | $103,659 |
| Median home value (ZIP 80004) | $617,038 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Jefferson 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 | 79 | — | 2.7 |
| 2000s | 114 | +44% | 2.3 |
| 2010s | 98 | -14% | 1.9 |
| 2020s | 76 | -22% | 3.6 |
In the 1990s about 79 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 76. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 2.5 a year in 2016–19 and 3.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Fairmount
How common are truck crashes in Fairmount?
Jefferson County has had 1,011 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 322 people and killing 56.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Fairmount?
NHTSA data shows I-70 with 8 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Fairmount since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Fairmount?
January has the most truck crashes in Jefferson County, 10.2% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Fairmount?
Garbage trucks were involved in 36 reported crashes in Jefferson County since 2015 (3.6% of truck crashes).
How does Fairmount compare with Colorado for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Jefferson County has 14.9 truck crashes a year; Colorado has 32.6.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Fairmount?
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.