ZIP 80525 (Fort Collins, CO) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 80525: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Larimer 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
0.0 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 5.1 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Larimer County compares with Colorado
Larimer County against Colorado and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Larimer County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Larimer County | Colorado | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 27.4 | 32.6 | 49.7 | 16% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.1 | 5.1 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.36 | 0.32 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.2% | 2.8% | 2.3% | 20% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 9.9% | 14.8% | 6.2% | 33% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.2% | 25.7% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.5% | 13.2% | 13.8% | 20% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 38.4% | 43.5% | 41.9% | 12% below the state |
| After dark | 18.7% | 22.4% | 24.8% | 16% below the state |
Compared with Colorado, Larimer County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher injuries per crash.
ZIP 80525 at a glance: I-25 7 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of ZIP 80525.
Overview
Since 2015, 1,195 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Larimer County. They injured 427 people and killed 61.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 4 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in July (10.6% of the year) and are lowest in December (6.4%).
November through March accounts for 38.4% of truck crashes here, compared with 43.5% in Colorado.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out with 10.5% of truck crashes.
9.9% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 14.8% across Colorado.
Where crashes happen
I-25 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 80525 with 7 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come US-287 (3), SR-14 (2) and SR-392 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 25 crashes, 2.1% of the total, against 2.8% across Colorado.
Their busiest month is January, with 20% of garbage-truck crashes.
They recorded 0.0 deaths per 100 crashes, against 5.1 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 80525 fleets
- Build extra time into July routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along I-25; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at January schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Larimer County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-25 | 7 |
| US-287 | 3 |
| SR-14 | 2 |
| SR-392 | 2 |
| CR-36 | 1 |
| Colorado Blvd | 1 |
| E 37th St | 1 |
| Harmony Rd | 1 |
| Lemay Ave | 1 |
| N Boyd Lake Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Larimer County) |
|---|---|
| E Eisenhower Blvd | 16 |
| I25 At Mp 262 | 11 |
| I 25 At Mp 258 | 8 |
| I 25 At Mp 269 | 8 |
| I25 At Mp 255 | 8 |
| I 25 At Mp 264 | 7 |
| Hwy 287 At Mp 350 | 7 |
| I 25 At Mp 287 | 6 |
ZIP 80525 at a glance
| Population | 54,211 |
| Density | 896 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $91,636 |
| Median home value | $588,271 |
| Home ownership | 58% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Larimer 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 | 54 | — | 3.5 |
| 2000s | 74 | +37% | 2.6 |
| 2010s | 90 | +21% | 3.8 |
| 2020s | 106 | +18% | 2.8 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 54 a year in the 1990s and 106 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 5.8 a year in 2016–19, 2.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 80525
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 80525?
Larimer County has had 1,195 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 427 people and killing 61.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 80525?
NHTSA data shows I-25 with 7 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 80525 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 80525?
Truck crashes in Larimer County peak in July, with 10.6% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 80525?
25 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Larimer County since 2015, 2.1% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 80525 compare with Colorado?
The yearly rate is 27.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Larimer County, vs 32.6 for Colorado.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 80525?
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.