ZIP 80421 (Bailey, CO) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 80421: 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 runs above Colorado on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
Park County at a glance: 33.1% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 14.8% in Colorado.
Overview
Police reported 196 crashes involving commercial trucks in Park County since 2015: 60 people were injured and 11 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 22 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in February (12.2% of the year) and are lowest in May (3.6%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 51.6% of truck crashes, against 43.5% across Colorado.
By time of day, 9–10 am stands out with 11.2% of truck crashes.
33.1% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 14.8% across Colorado.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 80421 happened on US-285 (3) and CR-126 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
10 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 5.1% share (Colorado: 2.8%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 80421 fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Park County.
- Morning starts matter: 29.3% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Colorado.
- With 33.1% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Colorado), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
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 | 3 |
| CR-126 | 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 80421 at a glance
| Population | 8,536 |
| Density | 32 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $98,452 |
| Median home value | $578,903 |
| Home ownership | 91% |
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. NHTSA counts 1.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 80421
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 80421?
196 truck crashes have been reported in Park County since 2015, with 11 deaths and 60 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 80421?
The worst month is February: 12.2% of truck crashes in Park County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 80421?
10 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Park County since 2015, 5.1% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 80421 compared with Colorado?
The yearly rate is 91.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Park County, vs 32.6 for Colorado.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 80421?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.