ZIP 80434 (Cowdrey, CO) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 80434: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Jackson 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 of 53 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
How Jackson County compares with Colorado
Jackson County against Colorado and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Jackson County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Jackson County | Colorado | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 364.2 | 32.6 | 49.7 | 11.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 7.8 | 5.1 | 3.4 | 1.5× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.20 | 0.32 | 0.49 | 38% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 2.8% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 35.3% | 14.8% | 6.2% | 2.4× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 35.3% | 25.7% | 23.7% | 1.4× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 23.5% | 13.2% | 13.8% | 1.8× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 45.1% | 43.5% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 25.5% | 22.4% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Compared with Colorado, Jackson County is lower on injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Jackson County: 35.3% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 14.8% in Colorado.
Overview
Police reported 53 crashes involving commercial trucks in Jackson County since 2015: 10 people were injured and 4 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 79 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 13.2% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 5.7%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 45.1% of truck crashes, against 43.5% across Colorado.
More truck crashes happen at 9–10 am than at any other hour (13.2%).
35.3% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 14.8% across Colorado.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, no fatal large-truck crashes with a location were recorded within 10 miles of ZIP 80434.
Garbage & waste trucks
No crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Jackson County since 2015.
Route planning tips for ZIP 80434 fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 35.3% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Colorado; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 35.3% 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
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 Jackson County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
No fatal crashes involving a large truck with a road name were recorded within 10 miles since 2015.
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Jackson County) |
|---|---|
| Hwy 125 2,112 Feet N Of Mp 63 | 2 |
| Hwy 40 At Mp 155 | 2 |
| Cr 28 6,864 Feet W Of Hwy 125 | 1 |
| Cr 6E At Hwy 125 | 1 |
| Hghwy 14 At Mp 19 | 1 |
| Hwy 125 1,056 Feet N Of Mp 38 | 1 |
| Hwy 125 103 Feet S Of Hwy 127 | 1 |
| Hwy 125 2,112 Feet From Mp 56 | 1 |
ZIP 80434 at a glance
| Population | 32 |
| Density | 0 per sq mi |
| Home ownership | 16% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Jackson 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 | 5 | — | 0.1 |
| 2000s | 6 | +15% | 0.2 |
| 2010s | 4 | -23% | 0.0 |
| 2020s | 5 | +16% | 0.6 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 5 to 5. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.0 a year in 2016–19, 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 80434
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 80434?
53 truck crashes have been reported in Jackson County since 2015, with 4 deaths and 10 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 80434?
The worst month is January: 13.2% of truck crashes in Jackson County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 80434?
Since 2015, Jackson County has reported 0 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.0% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 80434 compared with Colorado?
Per 100,000 residents, Jackson County has 364.2 truck crashes a year; Colorado has 32.6.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 80434?
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.