ZIP 80456 (Jefferson, CO) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 80456: 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.
The headline for Park County: 33.1% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 14.8% in Colorado.
Overview
Park County has recorded 196 truck crashes since 2015, with 60 people injured and 11 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 22 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is February with 12.2% of truck crashes; the quietest is May at 3.6%.
November through March accounts for 51.6% of truck crashes here, compared with 43.5% in Colorado.
By time of day, 9–10 am stands out with 11.2% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 33.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Colorado: 14.8%).
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 80456 happened on US-285 (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 80456 fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Park County.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 29.3% of truck crashes here, more than Colorado; adjust start times where you can.
- 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
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 | 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 80456 at a glance
| Population | 507 |
| Density | 1 per sq mi |
| Median home value | $631,090 |
| 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 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 80456
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 80456?
196 truck crashes have been reported in Park County since 2015, with 11 deaths and 60 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 80456?
February has the most truck crashes in Park County, 12.2% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 80456?
Since 2015, Park County has reported 10 garbage-truck crashes, or 5.1% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 80456 compared with Colorado?
The yearly rate is 91.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Park County, vs 32.6 for Colorado.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 80456?
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.