ZIP 80260 (Denver, CO) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 80260: 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 |
Compared with Colorado, Adams County is lower on 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
Adams County has recorded 2,673 truck crashes since 2015, with 777 people injured and 89 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 2 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in February (9.1% of the year) and are lowest in May (7.4%).
November through March accounts for 42.7% of truck crashes here, compared with 43.5% in Colorado.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 8.4% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 7.2% of truck crashes, compared with 14.8% in Colorado.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-25 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (10). After it: I-70 (9), I-76 (6) and SR-35 (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 84 of the truck crashes here, or 3.1%, compared with 2.8% in Colorado.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in April (17% of them).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 6.5 deaths compared with 3.4 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 80260 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.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in April; review collection routes for that month.
- 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 Adams County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-25 | 10 |
| I-70 | 9 |
| I-76 | 6 |
| SR-35 | 3 |
| SR-53 | 3 |
| SR-7 | 3 |
| SR-95 | 3 |
| US-85 | 3 |
| E 56th Ave | 2 |
| I-270 | 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 80260 at a glance
| Population | 34,677 |
| Density | 2,811 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $61,852 |
| Median home value | $220,924 |
| Home ownership | 62% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 129 a year in the 1990s and 223 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. 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 80260
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 80260?
2,673 truck crashes have been reported in Adams County since 2015, with 89 deaths and 777 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 80260?
NHTSA data shows I-25 with 10 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 80260 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 80260?
Truck crashes in Adams County peak in February, with 9.1% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 80260?
Garbage trucks were involved in 84 reported crashes in Adams County since 2015 (3.1% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 80260 compare with Colorado for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Adams County has 42.0 truck crashes a year; Colorado has 32.6.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 80260?
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.