ZIP 80424 (Breckenridge, CO) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 80424: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Summit 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
5 of 506 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Summit County compares with Colorado
Summit County against Colorado and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Summit County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Summit County | Colorado | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 144.2 | 32.6 | 49.7 | 4.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.9 | 5.1 | 3.4 | 24% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.35 | 0.32 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.0% | 2.8% | 2.3% | 63% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 44.1% | 14.8% | 6.2% | 3.0× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.7% | 25.7% | 23.7% | 8% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 33.7% | 13.2% | 13.8% | 2.6× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 49.8% | 43.5% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 27.1% | 22.4% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Summit County sits below Colorado on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above Colorado on crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Summit County: 44.1% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 14.8% across Colorado.
Overview
Summit County has recorded 506 truck crashes since 2015, with 175 people injured and 21 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 8 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is February with 12.8% of truck crashes; the quietest is August at 4.7%.
November through March accounts for 49.8% of truck crashes here, compared with 43.5% in Colorado.
More truck crashes happen at 3–4 pm than at any other hour (8.5%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 44.1% of truck crashes, compared with 14.8% in Colorado.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 80424 is US-6, with 2 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by Bridge St (1), CR-SWAN Mountain Rd (1) and SR-9 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 5 of the truck crashes here, or 1.0%, compared with 2.8% in Colorado.
Route planning tips for ZIP 80424 fleets
- Review driver schedules for February, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to US-6 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 44.1% of truck crashes here, more than Colorado; schedule winter checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Summit County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-6 | 2 |
| Bridge St | 1 |
| CR-SWAN Mountain Rd | 1 |
| SR-9 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Summit County) |
|---|---|
| I70 At Mp 213 | 16 |
| I 70 At Mp 208 | 12 |
| I 70 At Mp 207 | 12 |
| I70 At Mp 210 | 11 |
| I70 At Mp 208 | 11 |
| I 70 At Mp 212 | 7 |
| I70 At Mp 209 | 7 |
| I70 At Mp 205 | 6 |
ZIP 80424 at a glance
| Population | 9,764 |
| Density | 30 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $120,907 |
| Median home value | $936,543 |
| Home ownership | 78% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Summit 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 | 30 | — | 0.9 |
| 2000s | 43 | +42% | 0.9 |
| 2010s | 43 | +0% | 0.6 |
| 2020s | 46 | +8% | 0.8 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 30 a year in the 1990s and 46 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.2 a year in 2016–19, 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 80424
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 80424?
Since 2015, 506 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Summit County (175 injured, 21 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 80424?
NHTSA data shows US-6 with 2 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 80424 since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 80424?
February has the most truck crashes in Summit County, 12.8% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 80424?
5 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Summit County since 2015, 1.0% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 80424 compare with Colorado for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Summit County has 144.2 truck crashes a year; Colorado has 32.6.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 80424?
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.