ZIP 80031 (Westminster, CO) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 80031: 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 has lower values than Colorado for deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above Colorado on 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
Adams County has recorded 2,673 truck crashes since 2015, with 777 people injured and 89 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 2 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
February has the most truck crashes, 9.1% of the yearly total, while May has the fewest (7.4%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 42.7% of truck crashes, vs 43.5% for Colorado.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, with 8.4% of truck crashes.
7.2% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 14.8% across Colorado.
Where crashes happen
I-25 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 80031 with 9 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: I-70 (7), I-76 (4) and SR-35 (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 84 of the truck crashes here, or 3.1%, compared with 2.8% in Colorado.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in April (17% of them).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 6.5, vs 3.4 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 80031 fleets
- Review driver schedules for February, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use I-25, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at April schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Adams County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-25 | 9 |
| I-70 | 7 |
| I-76 | 4 |
| SR-35 | 3 |
| SR-53 | 3 |
| SR-95 | 3 |
| US-287 | 3 |
| I-270 | 2 |
| Irma Dr | 2 |
| SR-128 | 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 80031 at a glance
| Population | 35,584 |
| Density | 1,628 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $107,422 |
| Median home value | $535,117 |
| Home ownership | 70% |
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 80031
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 80031?
2,673 truck crashes have been reported in Adams County since 2015, with 89 deaths and 777 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 80031?
Since 2015, I-25 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 80031: 9.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 80031?
The worst month is February: 9.1% of truck crashes in Adams County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 80031?
84 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Adams County since 2015, 3.1% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 80031 compared 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 80031?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.