ZIP 80011 (Aurora, CO) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 80011: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Adams 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
6.5 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 3.4 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Adams County compares with Colorado
Adams County against Colorado and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Adams County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Adams County | Colorado | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 42.0 | 32.6 | 49.7 | 1.3× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.4 | 5.1 | 3.4 | 33% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.28 | 0.32 | 0.49 | 12% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.1% | 2.8% | 2.3% | 1.1× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 7.2% | 14.8% | 6.2% | 51% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 27.5% | 25.7% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 8.1% | 13.2% | 13.8% | 38% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.7% | 43.5% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 20.6% | 22.4% | 24.8% | 8% below the state |
Adams County sits below Colorado on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr and garbage-truck share.
The headline for Adams County: April is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes: 17% of them.
Overview
Since 2015, 2,673 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Adams County. They injured 777 people and killed 89.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 2 days.
When crashes happen
February has the most truck crashes, 9.1% of the yearly total, while May has the fewest (7.4%).
November through March accounts for 42.7% of truck crashes here, compared with 43.5% in Colorado.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 8.4% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 7.2% of truck crashes, compared with 14.8% in Colorado.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 80011 is I-70, with 15 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by I-225 (4), SR-470 (4) and SR-30 (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
84 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.1% share (Colorado: 2.8%).
Garbage-truck crashes peak in April (17% of them).
They recorded 6.5 deaths per 100 crashes, against 3.4 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 80011 fleets
- Build extra time into February routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along I-70; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at April schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Adams County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-70 | 15 |
| I-225 | 4 |
| SR-470 | 4 |
| SR-30 | 3 |
| SR-35 | 3 |
| E 56th Ave | 2 |
| E Mississippi Ave | 2 |
| I-25 | 2 |
| I-270 | 2 |
| SR-265 | 2 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Adams County) |
|---|---|
| I-25 | 53 |
| I270 At Hwy 85 | 17 |
| I 25 At Mp 217 | 11 |
| I 76 At Mp 6 | 11 |
| I 25 At Mp 221 | 10 |
| I 70 At N Chambers Rd | 10 |
| I76 At Mp 10 | 9 |
| I25 At Mp 218 | 9 |
ZIP 80011 at a glance
| Population | 53,695 |
| Density | 1,015 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $74,022 |
| Median home value | $387,947 |
| Home ownership | 54% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Adams 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 | 129 | — | 4.3 |
| 2000s | 192 | +50% | 3.4 |
| 2010s | 207 | +7% | 5.5 |
| 2020s | 223 | +8% | 6.8 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 129 to 223. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 8.8 a year in 2016–19 and 6.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 80011
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 80011?
2,673 truck crashes have been reported in Adams County since 2015, with 89 deaths and 777 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 80011?
Since 2015, I-70 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 80011: 15.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 80011?
February has the most truck crashes in Adams County, 9.1% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 80011?
Since 2015, Adams County has reported 84 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.1% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 80011 compare with Colorado?
Per 100,000 residents, Adams County has 42.0 truck crashes a year; Colorado has 32.6.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 80011?
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.