ZIP 80202 (Denver, CO) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 80202: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Denver 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
4.7 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 2.4 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Denver County compares with Colorado
Denver County against Colorado and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Denver County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Denver County | Colorado | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 28.5 | 32.6 | 49.7 | 13% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.4 | 5.1 | 3.4 | 53% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.24 | 0.32 | 0.49 | 25% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.8% | 2.8% | 2.3% | 1.4× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 7.0% | 14.8% | 6.2% | 52% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 28.5% | 25.7% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 8.3% | 13.2% | 13.8% | 37% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 44.2% | 43.5% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 18.3% | 22.4% | 24.8% | 18% below the state |
Denver County sits below Colorado on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. It runs above Colorado on garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
ZIP 80202 at a glance: I-70 deadliest road: 15 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 80202 since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 2,428 crashes involving commercial trucks in Denver County since 2015: 592 people were injured and 55 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 2 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 9.2% of truck crashes; the quietest is July at 7.7%.
November through March accounts for 44.2% of truck crashes here, compared with 43.5% in Colorado.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, with 8.7% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 7.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Colorado: 14.8%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 80202 is I-70, with 15 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by I-25 (10), I-225 (4) and I-76 (4).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 95 crashes, 3.9% of the total, against 2.8% across Colorado.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in September (12%).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 4.7 deaths compared with 2.4 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 80202 fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Denver County.
- Where you can, review stops along I-70; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in September; review collection routes for that month.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 28.5% of truck crashes here, more than Colorado; adjust start times where you can.
- 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 Denver County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-70 | 15 |
| I-25 | 10 |
| I-225 | 4 |
| I-76 | 4 |
| SR-121 | 4 |
| SR-35 | 3 |
| SR-53 | 3 |
| SR-95 | 3 |
| E 56th Ave | 2 |
| E Mississippi Ave | 2 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Denver County) |
|---|---|
| I 25 At Mp 212 | 30 |
| I 70 At Mp 280 | 25 |
| I 25 At Mp 209 | 18 |
| I 70 At Mp 275 | 18 |
| I 25 At Mp 211 | 17 |
| I 70 At Mp 281 | 17 |
| I 25 At Mp 210 | 16 |
| I 70 At Mp 276 | 13 |
ZIP 80202 at a glance
| Population | 18,589 |
| Density | 6,207 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $114,151 |
| Median home value | $746,652 |
| Home ownership | 23% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Denver 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 | 161 | — | 4.0 |
| 2000s | 259 | +61% | 2.1 |
| 2010s | 200 | -23% | 2.8 |
| 2020s | 206 | +3% | 4.8 |
In the 1990s about 161 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 206. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 4.2 a year in 2016–19, 4.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 80202
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 80202?
2,428 truck crashes have been reported in Denver County since 2015, with 55 deaths and 592 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 80202?
Since 2015, I-70 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 80202: 15.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 80202?
Truck crashes in Denver County peak in January, with 9.2% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 80202?
Since 2015, Denver County has reported 95 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.9% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 80202 compared with Colorado?
The yearly rate is 28.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Denver County, vs 32.6 for Colorado.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 80202?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.