ZIP 80236 (Denver, CO) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 80236: 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 stands out for higher garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for ZIP 80236: I-70 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 80236: 8 since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 2,428 crashes involving commercial trucks in Denver County since 2015: 592 people were injured and 55 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 2 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 9.2% of the yearly total, while July has the fewest (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.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 7.0% of truck crashes, compared with 14.8% in Colorado.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-70 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (8). It is followed by I-25 (5), SR-121 (4) and US-85 (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 95 of the truck crashes here, or 3.9%, compared with 2.8% in Colorado.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in September (12%).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 4.7, vs 2.4 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 80236 fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use I-70, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at September schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 28.5% of truck crashes here, more than Colorado; adjust start times where you can.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Denver County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-70 | 8 |
| I-25 | 5 |
| SR-121 | 4 |
| US-85 | 3 |
| SR-30 | 2 |
| SR-88 | 2 |
| US-40 | 2 |
| W Jewell Ave | 2 |
| 15th St | 1 |
| Arkins Ct | 1 |
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 80236 at a glance
| Population | 16,863 |
| Density | 2,027 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $86,115 |
| Median home value | $531,394 |
| Home ownership | 60% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 161 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 206. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 4.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 4.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 80236
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 80236?
2,428 truck crashes have been reported in Denver County since 2015, with 55 deaths and 592 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 80236?
I-70 had 8 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 80236 since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 80236?
The worst month is January: 9.2% of truck crashes in Denver County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 80236?
Since 2015, Denver County has reported 95 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.9% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 80236 compare with Colorado for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Denver County has 28.5 truck crashes a year; Colorado has 32.6.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 80236?
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.