ZIP 80241 (Thornton, CO) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 80241: 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.
Adams County at a glance: April more garbage-truck crashes happen in April than in any other month (17%).
Overview
Adams County has recorded 2,673 truck crashes since 2015, with 777 people injured and 89 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 2 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in February (9.1% of the year) and are lowest in May (7.4%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 42.7% of truck crashes, against 43.5% across Colorado.
More truck crashes happen at 8–9 am than at any other hour (8.4%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 7.2% of truck crashes, compared with 14.8% in Colorado.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 80241 is I-25, with 8 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come I-76 (7), SR-53 (3) and SR-7 (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 84 crashes, 3.1% of the total, against 2.8% across Colorado.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in April (17% of them).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 6.5, vs 3.4 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 80241 fleets
- Build extra time into February routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 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.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 | 7 |
| SR-53 | 3 |
| SR-7 | 3 |
| US-287 | 3 |
| US-85 | 3 |
| I-270 | 2 |
| Irma Dr | 2 |
| SR-35 | 2 |
| SR-470 | 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 80241 at a glance
| Population | 34,082 |
| Density | 2,001 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $110,218 |
| Median home value | $542,227 |
| Home ownership | 75% |
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 80241
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 80241?
Since 2015, 2,673 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Adams County (777 injured, 89 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 80241?
Since 2015, I-25 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 80241: 8.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 80241?
Truck crashes in Adams County peak in February, with 9.1% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 80241?
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 80241 compared with Colorado?
Per 100,000 residents, Adams County has 42.0 truck crashes a year; Colorado has 32.6.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 80241?
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.