ZIP 80535 (Laporte, CO) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 80535: 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 runs above Colorado on injuries per crash.
What stands out in ZIP 80535: US-287 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 80535: 6 since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 1,195 crashes involving commercial trucks in Larimer County since 2015: 427 people were injured and 61 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 4 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is July with 10.6% of truck crashes; the quietest is December at 6.4%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 38.4% of truck crashes, vs 43.5% for Colorado.
The busiest hour is 1–2 pm, 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
US-287 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 80535 with 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: CR-74E (1).
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%).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 0.0, vs 5.1 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 80535 fleets
- Build extra time into July routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use US-287, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in January; review collection routes for that month.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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) |
|---|---|
| US-287 | 6 |
| CR-74E | 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 80535 at a glance
| Population | 1,896 |
| Density | 13 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $110,945 |
| Median home value | $482,129 |
| Home ownership | 82% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 54 to 106. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 5.8 a year in 2016–19 and 2.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 80535
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 80535?
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 80535?
Since 2015, US-287 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 80535: 6.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 80535?
The worst month is July: 10.6% of truck crashes in Larimer County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 80535?
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 80535 compare with Colorado?
The yearly rate is 27.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Larimer County, vs 32.6 for Colorado.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 80535?
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.