ZIP 80204 (Denver, CO) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 80204: 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 |
Compared with Colorado, Denver County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. Where it is higher: garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
ZIP 80204 at a glance: I-70 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 80204: 12 since 2015.
Overview
Denver County has recorded 2,428 truck crashes since 2015, with 592 people injured and 55 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 2 days.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 9.2% of the yearly total, while July has the fewest (7.7%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 44.2% of truck crashes, vs 43.5% for Colorado.
More truck crashes happen at 8–9 am than at any other hour (8.7%).
7.0% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 14.8% across Colorado.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 80204 is I-70, with 12 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: I-25 (9), SR-121 (4) and I-76 (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 95 of the truck crashes here, or 3.9%, compared with 2.8% in Colorado.
Their busiest month is September, with 12% of garbage-truck crashes.
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 4.7 deaths compared with 2.4 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 80204 fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Denver County.
- Check whether your routes use I-70, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Waste haulers: September is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Denver County.
- 28.5% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Colorado; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 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 | 12 |
| I-25 | 9 |
| SR-121 | 4 |
| I-76 | 3 |
| SR-35 | 3 |
| SR-53 | 3 |
| SR-95 | 3 |
| US-40 | 3 |
| E 56th Ave | 2 |
| I-270 | 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 80204 at a glance
| Population | 35,318 |
| Density | 2,488 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $84,829 |
| Median home value | $620,404 |
| Home ownership | 37% |
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 crashes involving a large truck averaged 4.2 a year in 2016–19 and 4.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 80204
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 80204?
Denver County has had 2,428 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 592 people and killing 55.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 80204?
NHTSA data shows I-70 with 12 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 80204 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 80204?
Truck crashes in Denver County peak in January, with 9.2% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 80204?
95 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Denver County since 2015, 3.9% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 80204 compare with Colorado?
Per 100,000 residents, Denver County has 28.5 truck crashes a year; Colorado has 32.6.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 80204?
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.