ZIP 80420 (Alma, CO) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 80420: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Park 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
10 of 196 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Park County compares with Colorado
Park County against Colorado and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Park County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Park County | Colorado | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 91.3 | 32.6 | 49.7 | 2.8× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.0 | 5.1 | 3.4 | 1.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.30 | 0.32 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.9% | 2.8% | 2.3% | 1.8× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 33.1% | 14.8% | 6.2% | 2.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 29.3% | 25.7% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 20.1% | 13.2% | 13.8% | 1.5× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 51.6% | 43.5% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 22.3% | 22.4% | 24.8% | same |
It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Park County: 33.1% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 14.8% in Colorado.
Overview
Park County has recorded 196 truck crashes since 2015, with 60 people injured and 11 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 22 days.
When crashes happen
February has the most truck crashes, 12.2% of the yearly total, while May has the fewest (3.6%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 51.6% of truck crashes, vs 43.5% for Colorado.
More truck crashes happen at 9–10 am than at any other hour (11.2%).
Road surface: 33.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Colorado: 14.8%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 80420 is US-285, with 4 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: SR-91 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 10 crashes, 5.1% of the total, against 2.8% across Colorado.
Route planning tips for ZIP 80420 fleets
- Review driver schedules for February, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use US-285, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Morning starts matter: 29.3% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Colorado.
- 33.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Colorado; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Park County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-285 | 4 |
| SR-91 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Park County) |
|---|---|
| Hwy 285 At Mp 206 | 7 |
| Hwy 285 At Mp 188 | 4 |
| Hwy 9 At Mp 68 | 3 |
| Hwy 285 At Mp 228 | 3 |
| Hwy 285 At Mp 222 | 3 |
| Hwy 285 At Mp 202 | 3 |
| Hwy 285 528 Feet N Of Mp 222 | 3 |
| Hwy 285 2,640 Feet N Of Mp 176 | 3 |
ZIP 80420 at a glance
| Population | 1,246 |
| Density | 11 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $86,705 |
| Median home value | $649,308 |
| Home ownership | 60% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Park 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 | 9 | — | 0.2 |
| 2000s | 14 | +56% | 0.9 |
| 2010s | 17 | +19% | 0.8 |
| 2020s | 16 | -3% | 1.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 9 a year in the 1990s and 16 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.0 a year in 2016–19, 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 80420
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 80420?
196 truck crashes have been reported in Park County since 2015, with 11 deaths and 60 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 80420?
NHTSA data shows US-285 with 4 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 80420 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 80420?
The worst month is February: 12.2% of truck crashes in Park County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 80420?
Since 2015, Park County has reported 10 garbage-truck crashes, or 5.1% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 80420 compare with Colorado for truck crashes?
Park County records 91.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 32.6 across Colorado.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 80420?
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.