ZIP 80401 (Golden, CO) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 80401: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Jefferson 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
0.0 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 5.8 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Jefferson County compares with Colorado
Jefferson County against Colorado and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Jefferson County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Jefferson County | Colorado | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 14.9 | 32.6 | 49.7 | 54% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.8 | 5.1 | 3.4 | 1.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.31 | 0.32 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.7% | 2.8% | 2.3% | 1.3× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 14.4% | 14.8% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.6% | 25.7% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.6% | 13.2% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.2% | 43.5% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 17.0% | 22.4% | 24.8% | 24% below the state |
Jefferson County has lower values than Colorado for crashes per 100k residents / yr and after dark. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
ZIP 80401 at a glance: I-70 deadliest road: 5 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 80401 since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 1,011 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Jefferson County. They injured 322 people and killed 56.
That averages about one truck crash every 4 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (10.2% of the year) and are lowest in December (6.4%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 42.2% of truck crashes, vs 43.5% for Colorado.
By time of day, 7–8 am stands out with 9.4% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 14.4% of truck crashes, compared with 14.8% in Colorado.
Where crashes happen
I-70 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 80401 with 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come SR-121 (3), SR-93 (2) and US-40 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 36 crashes, 3.6% of the total, against 2.8% across Colorado.
Their busiest month is July, with 17% of garbage-truck crashes.
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 0.0, vs 5.8 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 80401 fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along I-70; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at July schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- 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 Jefferson County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-70 | 5 |
| SR-121 | 3 |
| SR-93 | 2 |
| US-40 | 2 |
| US-6 | 2 |
| CR-93 | 1 |
| CR-MCINTYRE St | 1 |
| SR-391 | 1 |
| SR-470 | 1 |
| SR-74 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Jefferson County) |
|---|---|
| I 70 At Mp 259 | 11 |
| C470 At Mp 1 | 7 |
| Hwy 285 At Mp 240 | 7 |
| I 70 At Mp 262 | 7 |
| I70 At Mp 262 | 6 |
| I 70 At Ward Rd | 6 |
| I 70 At Mp 257 | 6 |
| I 70 At Mp 253 | 6 |
ZIP 80401 at a glance
| Population | 43,811 |
| Density | 345 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $118,039 |
| Median home value | $804,436 |
| Home ownership | 65% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Jefferson 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 | 79 | — | 2.7 |
| 2000s | 114 | +44% | 2.3 |
| 2010s | 98 | -14% | 1.9 |
| 2020s | 76 | -22% | 3.6 |
In the 1990s about 79 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 76. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 2.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 3.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 80401
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 80401?
Jefferson County has had 1,011 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 322 people and killing 56.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 80401?
Since 2015, I-70 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 80401: 5.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 80401?
January has the most truck crashes in Jefferson County, 10.2% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 80401?
Since 2015, Jefferson County has reported 36 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.6% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 80401 compare with Colorado?
Jefferson County records 14.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 32.6 across Colorado.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 80401?
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.