ZIP 80209 (Denver, CO) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 80209: 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 stands out for higher garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for ZIP 80209: I-70 12 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of ZIP 80209.
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.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 8.7% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 7.0% of truck crashes, compared with 14.8% in Colorado.
Where crashes happen
I-70 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 80209 with 12 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: I-25 (7), I-225 (4) and SR-121 (4).
Garbage & waste trucks
95 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.9% share (Colorado: 2.8%).
Garbage-truck crashes peak in September (12% of them).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 4.7, vs 2.4 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 80209 fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Denver County.
- Look at alternatives to I-70 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at September schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- Morning starts matter: 28.5% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Colorado.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 | 7 |
| I-225 | 4 |
| SR-121 | 4 |
| I-76 | 3 |
| SR-30 | 3 |
| SR-35 | 3 |
| SR-53 | 3 |
| SR-95 | 3 |
| US-85 | 3 |
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 80209 at a glance
| Population | 27,564 |
| Density | 3,038 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $125,733 |
| Median home value | $1,024,458 |
| Home ownership | 48% |
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 80209
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 80209?
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 80209?
NHTSA data shows I-70 with 12 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 80209 since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 80209?
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 80209?
Garbage trucks were involved in 95 reported crashes in Denver County since 2015 (3.9% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 80209 compared with Colorado?
Per 100,000 residents, Denver County has 28.5 truck crashes a year; Colorado has 32.6.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 80209?
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.