ZIP 80102 (Bennett, CO) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 80102: 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 |
Compared with Colorado, Adams County is lower on 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 garbage-truck crashes peak in April (17% of the year's total).
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
Truck crashes peak in February (9.1% of the year) and are lowest in May (7.4%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 42.7% of truck crashes, against 43.5% across Colorado.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 8.4% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 7.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Colorado: 14.8%).
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 80102 happened on I-70 (4), SR-79 (4), CR-S Watkins Rd (1), N Imboden Rd (1) and US-36 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 84 of the truck crashes here, or 3.1%, compared with 2.8% in Colorado.
Their busiest month is April, with 17% of garbage-truck crashes.
They recorded 6.5 deaths per 100 crashes, against 3.4 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 80102 fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Adams County.
- Waste haulers: April is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Adams County.
- 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 Adams County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-70 | 4 |
| SR-79 | 4 |
| CR-S Watkins Rd | 1 |
| N Imboden Rd | 1 |
| US-36 | 1 |
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 80102 at a glance
| Population | 6,690 |
| Density | 9 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $113,125 |
| Median home value | $538,230 |
| Home ownership | 89% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 129 a year in the 1990s and 223 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 8.8 a year in 2016–19 and 6.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 80102
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 80102?
Adams County has had 2,673 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 777 people and killing 89.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 80102?
February has the most truck crashes in Adams County, 9.1% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 80102?
Since 2015, Adams County has reported 84 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.1% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 80102 compared with Colorado?
The yearly rate is 42.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Adams County, vs 32.6 for Colorado.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 80102?
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.