ZIP 80219 (Denver, CO) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 80219: 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. Where it is higher: garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for ZIP 80219: I-70 10 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of ZIP 80219.
Overview
Since 2015, 2,428 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Denver County. They injured 592 people and killed 55.
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
I-70 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 80219 with 10 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: I-25 (6), 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.
They recorded 4.7 deaths per 100 crashes, against 2.4 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 80219 fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 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.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
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 | 6 |
| SR-121 | 4 |
| I-76 | 3 |
| SR-35 | 3 |
| SR-53 | 3 |
| SR-95 | 3 |
| US-85 | 3 |
| I-270 | 2 |
| SR-265 | 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 80219 at a glance
| Population | 59,523 |
| Density | 3,114 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $68,415 |
| Median home value | $454,534 |
| Home ownership | 59% |
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. 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 80219
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 80219?
Since 2015, 2,428 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Denver County (592 injured, 55 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 80219?
NHTSA data shows I-70 with 10 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 80219 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 80219?
January has the most truck crashes in Denver County, 9.2% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 80219?
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 80219 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 80219?
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.