ZIP 80290 (Denver, CO) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 80290: 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 runs above Colorado on garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for ZIP 80290: I-70 14 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of ZIP 80290.
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%).
November through March accounts for 44.2% of truck crashes here, compared with 43.5% in 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
Within this area, I-70 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (14). Next come I-25 (10), I-225 (4) and I-76 (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%).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 4.7, vs 2.4 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 80290 fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to I-70 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 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.
- 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 | 14 |
| I-25 | 10 |
| I-225 | 4 |
| I-76 | 4 |
| SR-121 | 3 |
| SR-30 | 3 |
| SR-35 | 3 |
| SR-53 | 3 |
| SR-95 | 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 80290 at a glance
| Population | 474 |
| Density | 24,321 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $103,428 |
| Home ownership | 0% |
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 80290
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 80290?
2,428 truck crashes have been reported in Denver County since 2015, with 55 deaths and 592 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 80290?
Since 2015, I-70 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 80290: 14.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 80290?
The worst month is January: 9.2% of truck crashes in Denver County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 80290?
95 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Denver County since 2015, 3.9% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 80290 compared with Colorado?
Per 100,000 residents, Denver County has 28.5 truck crashes a year; Colorado has 32.6.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 80290?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.