ZIP 80475 (Shawnee, CO) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 80475: 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.
What stands out in Park County: 33.1% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 14.8% across Colorado.
Overview
Park County has recorded 196 truck crashes since 2015, with 60 people injured and 11 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 22 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in February (12.2% of the year) and are lowest in May (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.
33.1% 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 80475 since 2015: US-285 (3). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 10 of the truck crashes here, or 5.1%, compared with 2.8% in Colorado.
Route planning tips for ZIP 80475 fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Park County.
- 29.3% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Colorado; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- With 33.1% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Colorado), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Park County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-285 | 3 |
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 80475 at a glance
| Population | 39 |
| Density | 0 per sq mi |
| 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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 9 to 16. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. 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 80475
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 80475?
Since 2015, 196 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Park County (60 injured, 11 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 80475?
Truck crashes in Park County peak in February, with 12.2% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 80475?
Garbage trucks were involved in 10 reported crashes in Park County since 2015 (5.1% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 80475 compare with Colorado?
Park County records 91.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 32.6 across Colorado.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 80475?
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.