ZIP 80432 (Como, CO) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 80432: 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% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 14.8% across 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
February has the most truck crashes, 12.2% of the yearly total, while May has the fewest (3.6%).
November through March accounts for 51.6% of truck crashes here, compared with 43.5% in Colorado.
The busiest hour is 9–10 am, with 11.2% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 33.1% of truck crashes, compared with 14.8% in Colorado.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 80432 since 2015 were spread across roads: US-285 (4).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 10 of the truck crashes here, or 5.1%, compared with 2.8% in Colorado.
Route planning tips for ZIP 80432 fleets
- Review driver schedules for February, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 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.
- 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 Park County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-285 | 4 |
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 80432 at a glance
| Population | 293 |
| Density | 1 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $44,605 |
| Home ownership | 100% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 9 to 16. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.0 a year in 2016–19 and 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 80432
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 80432?
Park County has had 196 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 60 people and killing 11.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 80432?
The worst month is February: 12.2% of truck crashes in Park County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 80432?
Garbage trucks were involved in 10 reported crashes in Park County since 2015 (5.1% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 80432 compare with Colorado for truck crashes?
Park County records 91.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 32.6 across Colorado.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 80432?
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.