ZIP 80107 (Elizabeth, CO) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 80107: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Elbert 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
2 of 201 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Elbert County compares with Colorado
Elbert County against Colorado and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Elbert County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Elbert County | Colorado | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 56.3 | 32.6 | 49.7 | 1.7× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 8.2 | 5.1 | 3.4 | 1.6× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.35 | 0.32 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.1% | 2.8% | 2.3% | 60% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 22.5% | 14.8% | 6.2% | 1.5× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 28.6% | 25.7% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 15.4% | 13.2% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 51.1% | 43.5% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 31.3% | 22.4% | 24.8% | 1.4× the state |
Elbert County sits below Colorado on garbage-truck share. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in Elbert County: 1 in 91 crashes involve a garbage truck (2 since 2015), vs 2.8% across Colorado.
Overview
Elbert County has recorded 201 truck crashes since 2015, with 70 people injured and 15 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 22 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is December with 13.4% of truck crashes; the quietest is October at 5.5%.
November through March accounts for 51.1% of truck crashes here, compared with 43.5% in Colorado.
The busiest hour is 7–8 am, with 10.9% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 22.5% of truck crashes, compared with 14.8% in Colorado.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 80107 since 2015: SR-83 (2) and CR-HILLTOP Rd (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 2 crashes, 1.0% of the total, against 2.8% across Colorado.
Route planning tips for ZIP 80107 fleets
- Review driver schedules for December, the month with the most truck crashes.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 28.6% of truck crashes here, more than Colorado; adjust start times where you can.
- With 22.5% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Colorado), plan winter equipment checks early.
- 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 Elbert County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-83 | 2 |
| CR-HILLTOP Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Elbert County) |
|---|---|
| I 70 At Mp 346 | 12 |
| I 70 At Mp 335 | 5 |
| I 70 At Mp 337 | 4 |
| I 70 At Mp 348 | 4 |
| I 70 At Mp 356 | 4 |
| I70 At Mp 343 | 4 |
| I70 At Mp 336 | 3 |
| I70 At Mp 334 | 3 |
ZIP 80107 at a glance
| Population | 15,102 |
| Density | 38 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $135,262 |
| Median home value | $686,324 |
| Home ownership | 97% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Elbert 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 | 12 | — | 0.5 |
| 2000s | 12 | -2% | 0.7 |
| 2010s | 16 | +32% | 0.5 |
| 2020s | 19 | +23% | 0.8 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 12 a year in the 1990s and 19 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.5 a year in 2016–19, 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 80107
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 80107?
201 truck crashes have been reported in Elbert County since 2015, with 15 deaths and 70 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 80107?
The worst month is December: 13.4% of truck crashes in Elbert County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 80107?
Garbage trucks were involved in 2 reported crashes in Elbert County since 2015 (1.0% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 80107 compare with Colorado for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 56.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Elbert County, vs 32.6 for Colorado.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 80107?
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.