ZIP 80468 (Parshall, CO) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 80468: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Grand 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
2 of 142 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Grand County compares with Colorado
Grand County against Colorado and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Grand County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Grand County | Colorado | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 76.5 | 32.6 | 49.7 | 2.3× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.9 | 5.1 | 3.4 | 1.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.43 | 0.32 | 0.49 | 1.3× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.5% | 2.8% | 2.3% | 47% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 41.2% | 14.8% | 6.2% | 2.8× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.5% | 25.7% | 23.7% | 9% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 25.0% | 13.2% | 13.8% | 1.9× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 48.5% | 43.5% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 29.4% | 22.4% | 24.8% | 1.3× the state |
Grand County has lower values than Colorado for garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in Grand County: 41.2% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 14.8% in Colorado.
Overview
Grand County has recorded 142 truck crashes since 2015, with 60 people injured and 8 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 30 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is March with 12.7% of truck crashes; the quietest is May at 2.8%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 48.5% of truck crashes, vs 43.5% for Colorado.
More truck crashes happen at 4–5 pm than at any other hour (9.9%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 41.2% of truck crashes, compared with 14.8% in Colorado.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 80468 since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-9 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 2 crashes, 1.4% of the total, against 2.8% across Colorado.
Route planning tips for ZIP 80468 fleets
- Review driver schedules for March, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 41.2% of truck crashes here, more than Colorado; schedule winter checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Grand County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-9 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Grand County) |
|---|---|
| Hwy 40 At Mp 158 | 4 |
| Hwy 40 At Mp 242 | 4 |
| Hwy 40 At Mp 168 | 3 |
| Hwy 40 At Mp 154 | 3 |
| Cr 1 At Mp 4 | 3 |
| Cr 1 1,584 Feet W Of Mp 8 | 2 |
| Hwy 40 .50 Miles E Of Mp 237 | 2 |
| Hwy 40 .60 Miles E Of Mp 198 | 2 |
ZIP 80468 at a glance
| Population | 382 |
| Density | 0 per sq mi |
| Home ownership | 61% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Grand 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 | 8 | — | 0.2 |
| 2000s | 9 | +11% | 0.5 |
| 2010s | 11 | +20% | 0.7 |
| 2020s | 12 | +5% | 0.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 8 a year in the 1990s and 12 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.0 a year in 2016–19, 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 80468
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 80468?
Since 2015, 142 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Grand County (60 injured, 8 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 80468?
Truck crashes in Grand County peak in March, with 12.7% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 80468?
Since 2015, Grand County has reported 2 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.4% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 80468 compare with Colorado?
The yearly rate is 76.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Grand County, vs 32.6 for Colorado.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 80468?
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.