ZIP 80469 (Phippsburg, CO) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 80469: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Routt 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
5 of 157 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Routt County compares with Colorado
Routt County against Colorado and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Routt County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Routt County | Colorado | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 53.7 | 32.6 | 49.7 | 1.6× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.7 | 5.1 | 3.4 | 8% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.23 | 0.32 | 0.49 | 28% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.4% | 2.8% | 2.3% | 1.2× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 36.2% | 14.8% | 6.2% | 2.5× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 28.2% | 25.7% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 19.5% | 13.2% | 13.8% | 1.5× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 49.7% | 43.5% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 18.8% | 22.4% | 24.8% | 16% below the state |
Routt County has lower values than Colorado for deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and after dark. It runs above Colorado on crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Routt County: 36.2% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Colorado: 14.8%).
Overview
Since 2015, 157 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Routt County. They injured 38 people and killed 7.
That averages about one truck crash every 27 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 12.1% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 5.7%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 49.7% of truck crashes, against 43.5% across Colorado.
The busiest hour is 10–11 am, with 11.5% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 36.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Colorado: 14.8%).
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 80469 since 2015: CR-16 (1) and SR-131 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
5 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.2% share (Colorado: 2.8%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 80469 fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 28.2% 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 36.2% of truck crashes here, more than Colorado; schedule winter checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Routt County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-16 | 1 |
| SR-131 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Routt County) |
|---|---|
| Hwy 40 At Mp 141 | 8 |
| Hwy 40 At Mp 142 | 5 |
| Hwy 40 At Mp 147 | 3 |
| Cr 14 At Mp 8 | 2 |
| Hghwy 40 At Mp 142 | 2 |
| Hwy 131 2,640 Feet N Of Mp 45 | 2 |
| Hwy 131 At Cr 22 | 2 |
| Hwy 131 At Mp 46 | 2 |
ZIP 80469 at a glance
| Population | 402 |
| Density | 4 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $87,366 |
| Home ownership | 66% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Routt 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 | 10 | — | 0.4 |
| 2000s | 20 | +111% | 1.0 |
| 2010s | 12 | -43% | 0.5 |
| 2020s | 14 | +26% | 0.8 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 10 to 14. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.0 a year in 2016–19, 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 80469
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 80469?
Routt County has had 157 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 38 people and killing 7.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 80469?
Truck crashes in Routt County peak in January, with 12.1% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 80469?
Since 2015, Routt County has reported 5 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.2% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 80469 compared with Colorado?
The yearly rate is 53.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Routt County, vs 32.6 for Colorado.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 80469?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.