ZIP 80602 (Brighton, CO) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 80602: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Adams 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
6.5 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 3.4 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Adams County compares with Colorado
Adams County against Colorado and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Adams County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Adams County | Colorado | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 42.0 | 32.6 | 49.7 | 1.3× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.4 | 5.1 | 3.4 | 33% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.28 | 0.32 | 0.49 | 12% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.1% | 2.8% | 2.3% | 1.1× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 7.2% | 14.8% | 6.2% | 51% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 27.5% | 25.7% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 8.1% | 13.2% | 13.8% | 38% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.7% | 43.5% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 20.6% | 22.4% | 24.8% | 8% below the state |
Adams County sits below Colorado on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above Colorado on crashes per 100k residents / yr and garbage-truck share.
Adams County at a glance: April more garbage-truck crashes happen in April than in any other month (17%).
Overview
Police reported 2,673 crashes involving commercial trucks in Adams County since 2015: 777 people were injured and 89 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 2 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is February with 9.1% of truck crashes; the quietest is May at 7.4%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 42.7% of truck crashes, vs 43.5% for Colorado.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 8.4% of truck crashes.
7.2% 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 (8). After it: US-85 (7), I-76 (5) and SR-52 (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
84 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.1% share (Colorado: 2.8%).
Garbage-truck crashes peak in April (17% of them).
They recorded 6.5 deaths per 100 crashes, against 3.4 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 80602 fleets
- Review driver schedules for February, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to I-25 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in April; 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 Adams County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-25 | 8 |
| US-85 | 7 |
| I-76 | 5 |
| SR-52 | 3 |
| SR-7 | 3 |
| Irma Dr | 2 |
| SR-470 | 2 |
| Buckley Rd | 1 |
| CR-19 | 1 |
| CR-4 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Adams County) |
|---|---|
| I-25 | 53 |
| I270 At Hwy 85 | 17 |
| I 25 At Mp 217 | 11 |
| I 76 At Mp 6 | 11 |
| I 25 At Mp 221 | 10 |
| I 70 At N Chambers Rd | 10 |
| I76 At Mp 10 | 9 |
| I25 At Mp 218 | 9 |
ZIP 80602 at a glance
| Population | 44,783 |
| Density | 562 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $151,737 |
| Median home value | $666,267 |
| Home ownership | 92% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Adams 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 | 129 | — | 4.3 |
| 2000s | 192 | +50% | 3.4 |
| 2010s | 207 | +7% | 5.5 |
| 2020s | 223 | +8% | 6.8 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 129 a year in the 1990s and 223 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 8.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 6.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 80602
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 80602?
Adams County has had 2,673 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 777 people and killing 89.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 80602?
NHTSA data shows I-25 with 8 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 80602 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 80602?
The worst month is February: 9.1% of truck crashes in Adams County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 80602?
Garbage trucks were involved in 84 reported crashes in Adams County since 2015 (3.1% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 80602 compare with Colorado?
The yearly rate is 42.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Adams County, vs 32.6 for Colorado.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 80602?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.