ZIP 80528 (Fort Collins, CO) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 80528: 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 sits below Colorado on crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher injuries per crash.
ZIP 80528 at a glance: I-25 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 80528: 7 since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 1,195 crashes involving commercial trucks in Larimer County since 2015: 427 people were injured and 61 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about 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%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 38.4% of truck crashes, vs 43.5% for Colorado.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out with 10.5% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 9.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Colorado: 14.8%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-25 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (7). After it: Eastman Park Dr (2), 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.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in January (20% of them).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 0.0 deaths compared with 5.1 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 80528 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.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in January; review collection routes for that month.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
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 |
| Eastman Park Dr | 2 |
| SR-14 | 2 |
| SR-392 | 2 |
| US-287 | 2 |
| US-34 | 2 |
| CR-36 | 1 |
| CR-54 | 1 |
| Colorado Blvd | 1 |
| E 37th 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 80528 at a glance
| Population | 24,960 |
| Density | 522 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $130,350 |
| Median home value | $702,195 |
| Home ownership | 67% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 54 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 106. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. 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 80528
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 80528?
1,195 truck crashes have been reported in Larimer County since 2015, with 61 deaths and 427 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 80528?
NHTSA data shows I-25 with 7 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 80528 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 80528?
Truck crashes in Larimer County peak in July, with 10.6% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 80528?
Garbage trucks were involved in 25 reported crashes in Larimer County since 2015 (2.1% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 80528 compare with Colorado for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Larimer County has 27.4 truck crashes a year; Colorado has 32.6.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 80528?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.