ZIP 80610 (Ault, CO) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 80610: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Weld 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
6.2 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 7.7 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Weld County compares with Colorado
Weld County against Colorado and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Weld County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Weld County | Colorado | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 59.3 | 32.6 | 49.7 | 1.8× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 7.7 | 5.1 | 3.4 | 1.5× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.39 | 0.32 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.0% | 2.8% | 2.3% | 28% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 7.4% | 14.8% | 6.2% | 50% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 27.9% | 25.7% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 7.9% | 13.2% | 13.8% | 40% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.1% | 43.5% | 41.9% | 10% below the state |
| After dark | 21.2% | 22.4% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with Colorado, Weld County is lower on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
Weld County at a glance: October more garbage-truck crashes happen in October than in any other month (17%).
Overview
Weld County has recorded 2,554 truck crashes since 2015, with 1,008 people injured and 198 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 2 days.
When crashes happen
August has the most truck crashes, 10.2% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (6.3%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 39.1% of truck crashes, vs 43.5% for Colorado.
By time of day, 7–8 am stands out with 8.3% of truck crashes.
7.4% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 14.8% across Colorado.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 80610 since 2015: SR-14 (2), US-85 (2), CR-37 (1) and CR-84 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 53 of the truck crashes here, or 2.1%, compared with 2.8% in Colorado.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in October (17% of them).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 6.2 deaths compared with 7.7 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 80610 fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Weld County.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in October; review collection routes for that month.
- 27.9% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Colorado; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Weld County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-14 | 2 |
| US-85 | 2 |
| CR-37 | 1 |
| CR-84 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Weld County) |
|---|---|
| I25 At Mp 250 | 13 |
| Hwy 85 At Mp 238 | 13 |
| I 25 At Mp 252 | 11 |
| Hwy 34 At Cr 49 | 10 |
| Hwy 85 At Cr 44 | 9 |
| Hwy 85 At Cr 8 | 9 |
| I 25 At Mp 249 | 9 |
| Hwy 34 At Mp 99 | 8 |
ZIP 80610 at a glance
| Population | 4,132 |
| Density | 9 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $92,153 |
| Median home value | $414,635 |
| Home ownership | 84% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Weld 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 | 83 | — | 6.1 |
| 2000s | 140 | +68% | 7.3 |
| 2010s | 200 | +43% | 10.7 |
| 2020s | 215 | +7% | 13.8 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 83 to 215. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 16.0 a year in 2016–19 and 13.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 80610
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 80610?
Weld County has had 2,554 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 1,008 people and killing 198.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 80610?
The worst month is August: 10.2% of truck crashes in Weld County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 80610?
Garbage trucks were involved in 53 reported crashes in Weld County since 2015 (2.1% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 80610 compare with Colorado?
Per 100,000 residents, Weld County has 59.3 truck crashes a year; Colorado has 32.6.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 80610?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.