ZIP 80547 (Timnath, CO) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 80547: 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 80547: I-25 7 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of ZIP 80547.
Overview
Larimer County has recorded 1,195 truck crashes since 2015, with 427 people injured and 61 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 4 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
July has the most truck crashes, 10.6% of the yearly total, while December has the fewest (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: SR-14 (4), SR-392 (3) and Eastman Park Dr (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 25 of the truck crashes here, or 2.1%, compared with 2.8% in 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 80547 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.
- Waste haulers: January is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Larimer County.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 |
| SR-14 | 4 |
| SR-392 | 3 |
| Eastman Park Dr | 2 |
| US-287 | 2 |
| CR-36 | 1 |
| Colorado Blvd | 1 |
| E 37th St | 1 |
| Harmony Rd | 1 |
| Lemay Ave | 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 80547 at a glance
| Population | 8,821 |
| Density | 601 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $180,492 |
| Median home value | $739,834 |
| Home ownership | 83% |
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 80547
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 80547?
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 80547?
I-25 had 7 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 80547 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 80547?
July has the most truck crashes in Larimer County, 10.6% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 80547?
Garbage trucks were involved in 25 reported crashes in Larimer County since 2015 (2.1% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 80547 compare with Colorado?
Larimer County records 27.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 32.6 across Colorado.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 80547?
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.