ZIP 80220 (Denver, CO) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 80220: 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 runs above Colorado on garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
ZIP 80220 at a glance: I-70 16 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of ZIP 80220.
Overview
Since 2015, 2,428 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Denver County. They injured 592 people and killed 55.
That averages about one truck crash every 2 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 9.2% of truck crashes; the quietest is July at 7.7%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 44.2% of truck crashes, against 43.5% across 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
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 80220 is I-70, with 16 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come I-25 (8), I-225 (4) and I-76 (4).
Garbage & waste trucks
95 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.9% share (Colorado: 2.8%).
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 80220 fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along I-70; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 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.
- 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 | 16 |
| I-25 | 8 |
| I-225 | 4 |
| I-76 | 4 |
| SR-121 | 3 |
| SR-30 | 3 |
| SR-35 | 3 |
| SR-53 | 3 |
| E 56th Ave | 2 |
| E Mississippi 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 80220 at a glance
| Population | 37,203 |
| Density | 2,778 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $106,054 |
| Median home value | $805,641 |
| Home ownership | 57% |
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 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 80220
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 80220?
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 80220?
Since 2015, I-70 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 80220: 16.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 80220?
Truck crashes in Denver County peak in January, with 9.2% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 80220?
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 80220 compared 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 80220?
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.