ZIP 80234 (Denver, CO) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 80234: 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 |
Adams County has lower values than Colorado for 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
Police reported 2,673 crashes involving commercial trucks in Adams County since 2015: 777 people were injured and 89 were 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%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 42.7% of truck crashes, against 43.5% across Colorado.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 8.4% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 7.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Colorado: 14.8%).
Where crashes happen
I-25 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 80234 with 8 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: I-76 (6), I-70 (5) and SR-53 (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 84 of the truck crashes here, or 3.1%, compared with 2.8% in Colorado.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in April (17%).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 6.5 deaths compared with 3.4 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 80234 fleets
- Review driver schedules for February, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along I-25; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Waste haulers: April is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Adams County.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
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-25 | 8 |
| I-76 | 6 |
| I-70 | 5 |
| SR-53 | 3 |
| SR-7 | 3 |
| US-287 | 3 |
| US-85 | 3 |
| I-270 | 2 |
| Irma Dr | 2 |
| SR-265 | 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 80234 at a glance
| Population | 29,356 |
| Density | 1,609 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $92,563 |
| Median home value | $531,934 |
| Home ownership | 59% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 129 to 223. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 8.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 6.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 80234
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 80234?
Adams County has had 2,673 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 777 people and killing 89.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 80234?
NHTSA data shows I-25 with 8 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 80234 since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 80234?
The worst month is February: 9.1% of truck crashes in Adams County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 80234?
Since 2015, Adams County has reported 84 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.1% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 80234 compare with Colorado?
Adams County records 42.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 32.6 across Colorado.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 80234?
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.