ZIP 80510 (Allenspark, CO) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 80510: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Boulder 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
4.5 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 4.5 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Boulder County compares with Colorado
Boulder County against Colorado and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Boulder County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Boulder County | Colorado | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 14.6 | 32.6 | 49.7 | 55% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.5 | 5.1 | 3.4 | 12% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.36 | 0.32 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.1% | 2.8% | 2.3% | 1.5× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 10.2% | 14.8% | 6.2% | 31% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 29.0% | 25.7% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.0% | 13.2% | 13.8% | 24% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.9% | 43.5% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 10.0% | 22.4% | 24.8% | 55% below the state |
Boulder County has lower values than Colorado for crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above Colorado on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Boulder County: 1 in 24 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 4.1%, vs 2.8% in Colorado.
Overview
Since 2015, 563 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Boulder County. They injured 212 people and killed 24.
That averages about one truck crash every 8 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
June has the most truck crashes, 10.8% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (5.9%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 42.9% of truck crashes, against 43.5% across Colorado.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out with 11.0% of truck crashes.
10.2% 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 80510 since 2015: SR-72 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
24 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 4.3% share (Colorado: 2.8%).
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in August (17%).
They recorded 4.5 deaths per 100 crashes, against 4.5 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 80510 fleets
- Review driver schedules for June, the month with the most truck crashes.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at August schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- 29.0% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Colorado; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 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 Boulder County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-72 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Boulder County) |
|---|---|
| Hwy 287 At Mp 306 | 4 |
| Hwy 66 At Mp 37 | 4 |
| Ken Pratt Blvd At Bowen St | 3 |
| Hwy 66 At Mp 38 | 3 |
| Hwy 52 At Mp 6 | 3 |
| Hwy 36 At Mp 44 | 3 |
| Hwy 36 At Mp 42 | 3 |
| Hwy 36 At Mp 40 | 3 |
ZIP 80510 at a glance
| Population | 663 |
| Density | 4 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $101,250 |
| Median home value | $736,918 |
| Home ownership | 78% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Boulder 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 | 34 | — | 1.4 |
| 2000s | 46 | +36% | 1.9 |
| 2010s | 50 | +8% | 2.6 |
| 2020s | 44 | -13% | 1.4 |
In the 1990s about 34 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 44. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 4.2 a year in 2016–19, 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 80510
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 80510?
Since 2015, 563 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Boulder County (212 injured, 24 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 80510?
June has the most truck crashes in Boulder County, 10.8% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 80510?
Garbage trucks were involved in 24 reported crashes in Boulder County since 2015 (4.3% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 80510 compare with Colorado for truck crashes?
Boulder County records 14.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 32.6 across Colorado.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 80510?
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.