ZIP 80302 (Boulder, CO) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 80302: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Boulder 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
4.5 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 4.5 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Boulder County compares with Colorado
Boulder County against Colorado and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Boulder County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Boulder County | Colorado | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 14.6 | 32.6 | 49.7 | 55% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.5 | 5.1 | 3.4 | 12% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.36 | 0.32 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.1% | 2.8% | 2.3% | 1.5× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 10.2% | 14.8% | 6.2% | 31% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 29.0% | 25.7% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.0% | 13.2% | 13.8% | 24% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.9% | 43.5% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 10.0% | 22.4% | 24.8% | 55% below the state |
Boulder County sits below Colorado on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above Colorado on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in ZIP 80302: US-36 deadliest road: 2 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 80302 since 2015.
Overview
Boulder County has recorded 563 truck crashes since 2015, with 212 people injured and 24 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 8 days.
When crashes happen
June has the most truck crashes, 10.8% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (5.9%).
November through March accounts for 42.9% of truck crashes here, compared with 43.5% in Colorado.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out with 11.0% of truck crashes.
10.2% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 14.8% across Colorado.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-36 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (2). Next come CR-SUNSHINE Canyon Dr (1), SR-7 (1) and SR-93 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 24 crashes, 4.3% of the total, against 2.8% across Colorado.
Their busiest month is August, with 17% of garbage-truck crashes.
They recorded 4.5 deaths per 100 crashes, against 4.5 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 80302 fleets
- Build extra time into June routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along US-36; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at August schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- 29.0% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Colorado; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Boulder County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-36 | 2 |
| CR-SUNSHINE Canyon Dr | 1 |
| SR-7 | 1 |
| SR-93 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Boulder County) |
|---|---|
| Hwy 287 At Mp 306 | 4 |
| Hwy 66 At Mp 37 | 4 |
| Ken Pratt Blvd At Bowen St | 3 |
| Hwy 66 At Mp 38 | 3 |
| Hwy 52 At Mp 6 | 3 |
| Hwy 36 At Mp 44 | 3 |
| Hwy 36 At Mp 42 | 3 |
| Hwy 36 At Mp 40 | 3 |
ZIP 80302 at a glance
| Population | 29,569 |
| Density | 122 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $61,698 |
| Median home value | $1,199,304 |
| Home ownership | 39% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Boulder 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 | 34 | — | 1.4 |
| 2000s | 46 | +36% | 1.9 |
| 2010s | 50 | +8% | 2.6 |
| 2020s | 44 | -13% | 1.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 34 a year in the 1990s and 44 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 4.2 a year in 2016–19 and 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 80302
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 80302?
Boulder County has had 563 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 212 people and killing 24.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 80302?
US-36 had 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 80302 since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 80302?
Truck crashes in Boulder County peak in June, with 10.8% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 80302?
Since 2015, Boulder County has reported 24 garbage-truck crashes, or 4.3% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 80302 compare with Colorado?
Per 100,000 residents, Boulder County has 14.6 truck crashes a year; Colorado has 32.6.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 80302?
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.