ZIP 80218 (Denver, CO) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 80218: 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. It stands out for higher garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in ZIP 80218: I-70 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 80218: 14 since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 2,428 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Denver County. They injured 592 people and killed 55.
In complete reporting years that works out to about 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%).
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 80218 is I-70, with 14 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: I-25 (9), 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.
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 80218 fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use I-70, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at September schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- 28.5% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Colorado; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 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 | 14 |
| I-25 | 9 |
| I-225 | 4 |
| I-76 | 4 |
| SR-121 | 3 |
| SR-30 | 3 |
| SR-35 | 3 |
| SR-53 | 3 |
| SR-95 | 3 |
| E 56th 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 80218 at a glance
| Population | 19,149 |
| Density | 4,671 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $81,706 |
| Median home value | $677,987 |
| Home ownership | 33% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 161 to 206. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. 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 80218
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 80218?
Denver County has had 2,428 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 592 people and killing 55.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 80218?
Since 2015, I-70 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 80218: 14.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 80218?
January has the most truck crashes in Denver County, 9.2% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 80218?
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 80218 compare 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 80218?
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.