ZIP 80025 (Eldorado Springs, CO) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 80025: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Boulder 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
4.5 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 4.5 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Boulder County compares with Colorado
Boulder County against Colorado and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Boulder County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Boulder County | Colorado | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 14.6 | 32.6 | 49.7 | 55% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.5 | 5.1 | 3.4 | 12% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.36 | 0.32 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.1% | 2.8% | 2.3% | 1.5× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 10.2% | 14.8% | 6.2% | 31% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 29.0% | 25.7% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.0% | 13.2% | 13.8% | 24% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.9% | 43.5% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 10.0% | 22.4% | 24.8% | 55% below the state |
Boulder County has lower values than Colorado for crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in ZIP 80025: SR-93 deadliest road: 4 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 80025 since 2015.
Overview
Boulder County has recorded 563 truck crashes since 2015, with 212 people injured and 24 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 8 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is June with 10.8% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 5.9%.
November through March accounts for 42.9% of truck crashes here, compared with 43.5% in Colorado.
The busiest hour is 1–2 pm, with 11.0% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 10.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Colorado: 14.8%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-93 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (4). After it: SR-128 (2), CR-SUNSHINE Canyon Dr (1) and SR-7 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 24 of the truck crashes here, or 4.3%, compared with 2.8% in Colorado.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in August (17% of them).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 4.5, vs 4.5 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 80025 fleets
- Plan June schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Boulder County.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-93; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in August; review collection routes for that month.
- 29.0% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Colorado; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Boulder County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-93 | 4 |
| SR-128 | 2 |
| CR-SUNSHINE Canyon Dr | 1 |
| SR-7 | 1 |
| US-36 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Boulder County) |
|---|---|
| Hwy 287 At Mp 306 | 4 |
| Hwy 66 At Mp 37 | 4 |
| Ken Pratt Blvd At Bowen St | 3 |
| Hwy 66 At Mp 38 | 3 |
| Hwy 52 At Mp 6 | 3 |
| Hwy 36 At Mp 44 | 3 |
| Hwy 36 At Mp 42 | 3 |
| Hwy 36 At Mp 40 | 3 |
ZIP 80025 at a glance
| Population | 138 |
| Density | 13 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $134,102 |
| Home ownership | 100% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Boulder 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 | 34 | — | 1.4 |
| 2000s | 46 | +36% | 1.9 |
| 2010s | 50 | +8% | 2.6 |
| 2020s | 44 | -13% | 1.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 34 a year in the 1990s and 44 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 4.2 a year in 2016–19 and 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 80025
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 80025?
563 truck crashes have been reported in Boulder County since 2015, with 24 deaths and 212 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 80025?
NHTSA data shows SR-93 with 4 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 80025 since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 80025?
The worst month is June: 10.8% of truck crashes in Boulder County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 80025?
Since 2015, Boulder County has reported 24 garbage-truck crashes, or 4.3% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 80025 compare with Colorado for truck crashes?
Boulder County records 14.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 32.6 across Colorado.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 80025?
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.