ZIP 80221 (Denver, CO) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 80221: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Adams 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
6.5 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 3.4 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Adams County compares with Colorado
Adams County against Colorado and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Adams County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Adams County | Colorado | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 42.0 | 32.6 | 49.7 | 1.3× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.4 | 5.1 | 3.4 | 33% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.28 | 0.32 | 0.49 | 12% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.1% | 2.8% | 2.3% | 1.1× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 7.2% | 14.8% | 6.2% | 51% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 27.5% | 25.7% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 8.1% | 13.2% | 13.8% | 38% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.7% | 43.5% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 20.6% | 22.4% | 24.8% | 8% below the state |
Compared with Colorado, Adams County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above Colorado on crashes per 100k residents / yr and garbage-truck share.
The headline for Adams County: April garbage-truck crashes peak in April (17% of the year's total).
Overview
Adams County has recorded 2,673 truck crashes since 2015, with 777 people injured and 89 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 2 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is February with 9.1% of truck crashes; the quietest is May at 7.4%.
November through March accounts for 42.7% of truck crashes here, compared with 43.5% in Colorado.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 8.4% of truck crashes.
7.2% 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 80221 with 11 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: I-25 (9), I-76 (4) and SR-121 (4).
Garbage & waste trucks
84 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.1% share (Colorado: 2.8%).
Their busiest month is April, with 17% of garbage-truck crashes.
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 6.5, vs 3.4 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 80221 fleets
- Review driver schedules for February, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use I-70, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in April; review collection routes for that month.
- 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 Adams County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-70 | 11 |
| I-25 | 9 |
| I-76 | 4 |
| SR-121 | 4 |
| SR-35 | 3 |
| SR-53 | 3 |
| SR-95 | 3 |
| US-85 | 3 |
| E 56th Ave | 2 |
| I-270 | 2 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Adams County) |
|---|---|
| I-25 | 53 |
| I270 At Hwy 85 | 17 |
| I 25 At Mp 217 | 11 |
| I 76 At Mp 6 | 11 |
| I 25 At Mp 221 | 10 |
| I 70 At N Chambers Rd | 10 |
| I76 At Mp 10 | 9 |
| I25 At Mp 218 | 9 |
ZIP 80221 at a glance
| Population | 39,718 |
| Density | 1,688 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $86,810 |
| Median home value | $470,896 |
| Home ownership | 70% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Adams 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 | 129 | — | 4.3 |
| 2000s | 192 | +50% | 3.4 |
| 2010s | 207 | +7% | 5.5 |
| 2020s | 223 | +8% | 6.8 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 129 a year in the 1990s and 223 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 8.8 a year in 2016–19, 6.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 80221
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 80221?
2,673 truck crashes have been reported in Adams County since 2015, with 89 deaths and 777 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 80221?
NHTSA data shows I-70 with 11 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 80221 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 80221?
February has the most truck crashes in Adams County, 9.1% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 80221?
Garbage trucks were involved in 84 reported crashes in Adams County since 2015 (3.1% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 80221 compared with Colorado?
The yearly rate is 42.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Adams County, vs 32.6 for Colorado.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 80221?
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.