ZIP 80473 (Rand, CO) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 80473: 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
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 |
Jackson County sits below Colorado 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% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 14.8% across Colorado.
Overview
Jackson County has recorded 53 truck crashes since 2015, with 10 people injured and 4 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 79 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (13.2% of the year) and are lowest in February (5.7%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 45.1% of truck crashes, vs 43.5% for Colorado.
By time of day, 9–10 am stands out with 13.2% of truck crashes.
35.3% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 14.8% across Colorado.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 80473 since 2015: SR-125 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Since 2015, no garbage-truck crashes were reported for Jackson County.
Route planning tips for ZIP 80473 fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 35.3% of truck crashes here, more than Colorado; adjust start times where you can.
- 35.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Colorado; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-125 | 1 |
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 80473 at a glance
| Population | 62 |
| Density | 1 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $30,735 |
| Home ownership | 4% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 5 a year in the 1990s and 5 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 0.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 80473
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 80473?
Since 2015, 53 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Jackson County (10 injured, 4 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 80473?
The worst month is January: 13.2% of truck crashes in Jackson County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 80473?
0 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Jackson County since 2015, 0.0% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 80473 compare with Colorado for truck crashes?
Jackson County records 364.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 32.6 across Colorado.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 80473?
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.