ZIP 80549 (Wellington, CO) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 80549: 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. Where it is higher: injuries per crash.
What stands out in ZIP 80549: I-25 deadliest road: 5 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 80549 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
July has the most truck crashes, 10.6% of the yearly total, while December has the fewest (6.4%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 38.4% of truck crashes, against 43.5% across Colorado.
The busiest hour is 1–2 pm, 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
I-25 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 80549 with 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: US-287 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 25 of the truck crashes here, or 2.1%, compared with 2.8% in Colorado.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in January (20%).
They recorded 0.0 deaths per 100 crashes, against 5.1 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 80549 fleets
- Review driver schedules for July, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use I-25, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 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 | 5 |
| US-287 | 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 80549 at a glance
| Population | 14,325 |
| Density | 30 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $107,614 |
| Median home value | $483,263 |
| 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 |
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 80549
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 80549?
1,195 truck crashes have been reported in Larimer County since 2015, with 61 deaths and 427 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 80549?
I-25 had 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 80549 since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 80549?
July has the most truck crashes in Larimer County, 10.6% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 80549?
Garbage trucks were involved in 25 reported crashes in Larimer County since 2015 (2.1% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 80549 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 80549?
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.