ZIP 80310 (Boulder, CO) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 80310: 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 stands out for higher injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
ZIP 80310 at a glance: US-287 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 80310: 3 since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 563 crashes involving commercial trucks in Boulder County since 2015: 212 people were injured and 24 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 8 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
June has the most truck crashes, 10.8% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (5.9%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 42.9% of truck crashes, vs 43.5% for Colorado.
More truck crashes happen at 1–2 pm than at any other hour (11.0%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 10.2% of truck crashes, compared with 14.8% in Colorado.
Where crashes happen
US-287 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 80310 with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come SR-128 (2), SR-93 (2) and US-36 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 24 of the truck crashes here, or 4.3%, compared with 2.8% in Colorado.
Their busiest month is August, with 17% of garbage-truck crashes.
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 4.5 deaths compared with 4.5 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 80310 fleets
- Plan June schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Boulder County.
- Check whether your routes use US-287, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in August; review collection routes for that month.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 29.0% 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 Boulder County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-287 | 3 |
| SR-128 | 2 |
| SR-93 | 2 |
| US-36 | 2 |
| CR-SUNSHINE Canyon Dr | 1 |
| SR-119 | 1 |
| SR-7 | 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 80310 at a glance
| Population | 7,692 |
| Density | 5,447 per sq mi |
| Home ownership | 0% |
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. NHTSA counts 4.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 80310
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 80310?
Boulder County has had 563 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 212 people and killing 24.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 80310?
NHTSA data shows US-287 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 80310 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 80310?
Truck crashes in Boulder County peak in June, with 10.8% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 80310?
Since 2015, Boulder County has reported 24 garbage-truck crashes, or 4.3% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 80310 compare with Colorado?
Boulder County records 14.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 32.6 across Colorado.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 80310?
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.