ZIP 80222 (Denver, CO) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 80222: 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 runs above Colorado on garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in ZIP 80222: I-70 12 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of ZIP 80222.
Overview
Denver County has recorded 2,428 truck crashes since 2015, with 592 people injured and 55 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 2 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 9.2% of truck crashes; the quietest is July at 7.7%.
November through March accounts for 44.2% of truck crashes here, compared with 43.5% in 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
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 80222 is I-70, with 12 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come 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.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in September (12% of them).
They recorded 4.7 deaths per 100 crashes, against 2.4 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 80222 fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, 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 September; review collection routes for that month.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 28.5% of truck crashes here, more than Colorado; adjust start times where you can.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 | 12 |
| I-25 | 7 |
| I-225 | 4 |
| SR-121 | 4 |
| SR-30 | 3 |
| SR-35 | 3 |
| US-85 | 3 |
| E 56th Ave | 2 |
| E Mississippi Ave | 2 |
| I-270 | 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 80222 at a glance
| Population | 23,838 |
| Density | 2,406 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $86,472 |
| Median home value | $622,340 |
| Home ownership | 44% |
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 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 80222
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 80222?
Since 2015, 2,428 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Denver County (592 injured, 55 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 80222?
NHTSA data shows I-70 with 12 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 80222 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 80222?
January has the most truck crashes in Denver County, 9.2% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 80222?
Garbage trucks were involved in 95 reported crashes in Denver County since 2015 (3.9% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 80222 compare with Colorado?
Denver County records 28.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 32.6 across Colorado.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 80222?
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.