ZIP 80526 (Fort Collins, CO) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 80526: 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 |
Larimer County has lower values than Colorado for crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above Colorado on injuries per crash.
The headline for ZIP 80526: I-25 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 80526: 7 since 2015.
Overview
Larimer County has recorded 1,195 truck crashes since 2015, with 427 people injured and 61 killed.
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
Within this area, I-25 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (7). Next come US-287 (4), SR-392 (2) and US-34 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 25 crashes, 2.1% of the total, against 2.8% across Colorado.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in January (20%).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 0.0 deaths compared with 5.1 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 80526 fleets
- Build extra time into July routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to I-25 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Waste haulers: January is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Larimer County.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 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 | 4 |
| SR-392 | 2 |
| US-34 | 2 |
| CR-36 | 1 |
| E 37th St | 1 |
| Harmony Rd | 1 |
| Lemay Ave | 1 |
| N Boyd Lake Rd | 1 |
| S Shields St | 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 80526 at a glance
| Population | 44,326 |
| Density | 535 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $88,686 |
| Median home value | $549,234 |
| Home ownership | 57% |
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. NHTSA counts 5.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 80526
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 80526?
Larimer County has had 1,195 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 427 people and killing 61.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 80526?
NHTSA data shows I-25 with 7 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 80526 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 80526?
July has the most truck crashes in Larimer County, 10.6% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 80526?
Since 2015, Larimer County has reported 25 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.1% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 80526 compare with Colorado?
Per 100,000 residents, Larimer County has 27.4 truck crashes a year; Colorado has 32.6.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 80526?
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.