ZIP 80480 (Walden, CO) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 80480: 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 has lower values than Colorado for 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.
What stands out in Jackson County: 35.3% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 14.8% in Colorado.
Overview
Since 2015, 53 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Jackson County. They injured 10 people and killed 4.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 79 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 13.2% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 5.7%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 45.1% of truck crashes, against 43.5% across Colorado.
More truck crashes happen at 9–10 am than at any other hour (13.2%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 35.3% of truck crashes, compared with 14.8% in Colorado.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 80480 since 2015: SR-14 (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 80480 fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Morning starts matter: 35.3% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Colorado.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 35.3% of truck crashes here, more than Colorado; schedule winter 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 Jackson County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-14 | 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 80480 at a glance
| Population | 1,130 |
| Density | 0 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $49,167 |
| Median home value | $221,974 |
| Home ownership | 78% |
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. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.0 a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 80480
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 80480?
Since 2015, 53 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Jackson County (10 injured, 4 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 80480?
The worst month is January: 13.2% of truck crashes in Jackson County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 80480?
Since 2015, Jackson County has reported 0 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.0% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 80480 compare with Colorado?
Per 100,000 residents, Jackson County has 364.2 truck crashes a year; Colorado has 32.6.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 80480?
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.