ZIP 80238 (Denver, CO) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 80238: 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 has lower values than Colorado for 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 80238: I-70 15 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of ZIP 80238.
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
Truck crashes peak in January (9.2% of the year) and are lowest in July (7.7%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 44.2% of truck crashes, against 43.5% across Colorado.
More truck crashes happen at 8–9 am than at any other hour (8.7%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 7.0% of truck crashes, compared with 14.8% in Colorado.
Where crashes happen
I-70 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 80238 with 15 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come I-25 (9), I-76 (6) and I-225 (4).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 95 crashes, 3.9% of the total, against 2.8% across Colorado.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in September (12%).
They recorded 4.7 deaths per 100 crashes, against 2.4 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 80238 fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Denver County.
- Look at alternatives to I-70 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Waste haulers: September is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Denver County.
- Morning starts matter: 28.5% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Colorado.
- 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 | 15 |
| I-25 | 9 |
| I-76 | 6 |
| I-225 | 4 |
| US-85 | 4 |
| SR-30 | 3 |
| SR-35 | 3 |
| SR-470 | 3 |
| SR-53 | 3 |
| E 56th 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 80238 at a glance
| Population | 30,575 |
| Density | 1,738 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $180,940 |
| Median home value | $829,921 |
| Home ownership | 71% |
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 80238
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 80238?
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 80238?
NHTSA data shows I-70 with 15 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 80238 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 80238?
The worst month is January: 9.2% of truck crashes in Denver County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 80238?
Since 2015, Denver County has reported 95 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.9% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 80238 compare with Colorado?
The yearly rate is 28.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Denver County, vs 32.6 for Colorado.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 80238?
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.