ZIP 80449 (Hartsel, CO) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 80449: 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.
The headline for Park County: 33.1% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 14.8% across Colorado.
Overview
Since 2015, 196 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Park County. They injured 60 people and killed 11.
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.
The busiest hour is 9–10 am, 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
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 80449 since 2015 were spread across roads: CR-59 (1) and US-24 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
10 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 5.1% share (Colorado: 2.8%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 80449 fleets
- Build extra time into February routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 29.3% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Colorado; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 33.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Colorado; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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) |
|---|---|
| CR-59 | 1 |
| US-24 | 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 80449 at a glance
| Population | 916 |
| Density | 1 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $59,635 |
| Median home value | $394,817 |
| 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 |
In the 1990s about 9 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 16. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. 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 80449
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 80449?
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 80449?
February has the most truck crashes in Park County, 12.2% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 80449?
Since 2015, Park County has reported 10 garbage-truck crashes, or 5.1% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 80449 compare with Colorado for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Park County has 91.3 truck crashes a year; Colorado has 32.6.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 80449?
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.