ZIP 80210 (Denver, CO) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 80210: 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 has lower values than Colorado for 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).
ZIP 80210 at a glance: I-70 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 80210: 10 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.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 8.7% of truck crashes.
7.0% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 14.8% across Colorado.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-70 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (10). It is followed by I-25 (7), I-225 (4) and SR-121 (4).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 95 of the truck crashes here, or 3.9%, compared with 2.8% in Colorado.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in September (12%).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 4.7, vs 2.4 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 80210 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.
- 28.5% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Colorado; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 | 10 |
| I-25 | 7 |
| I-225 | 4 |
| SR-121 | 4 |
| SR-30 | 3 |
| SR-35 | 3 |
| US-85 | 3 |
| E Mississippi Ave | 2 |
| I-270 | 2 |
| I-76 | 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 80210 at a glance
| Population | 39,113 |
| Density | 2,480 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $127,270 |
| Median home value | $908,962 |
| Home ownership | 56% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 161 a year in the 1990s and 206 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 4.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 4.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 80210
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 80210?
2,428 truck crashes have been reported in Denver County since 2015, with 55 deaths and 592 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 80210?
NHTSA data shows I-70 with 10 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 80210 since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 80210?
Truck crashes in Denver County peak in January, with 9.2% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 80210?
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 80210 compared with Colorado?
Denver County records 28.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 32.6 across Colorado.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 80210?
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.