ZIP 80621 (Fort Lupton, CO) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 80621: 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 runs above Colorado on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for ZIP 80621: US-85 deadliest road: 13 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 80621 since 2015.
Overview
Weld County has recorded 2,554 truck crashes since 2015, with 1,008 people injured and 198 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 2 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in August (10.2% of the year) and are lowest in April (6.3%).
November through March accounts for 39.1% of truck crashes here, compared with 43.5% in Colorado.
More truck crashes happen at 7–8 am than at any other hour (8.3%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 7.4% of truck crashes, compared with 14.8% in Colorado.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-85 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (13). It is followed by SR-52 (4), CR-19 (2) and I-25 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 53 of the truck crashes here, or 2.1%, compared with 2.8% in Colorado.
Their busiest month is October, with 17% of garbage-truck crashes.
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 6.2 deaths compared with 7.7 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 80621 fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Weld County.
- Check whether your routes use US-85, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in October; review collection routes for that month.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 27.9% of truck crashes here, more than Colorado; adjust start times where you can.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
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) |
|---|---|
| US-85 | 13 |
| SR-52 | 4 |
| CR-19 | 2 |
| I-25 | 2 |
| I-76 | 2 |
| SR-66 | 2 |
| CR-18 | 1 |
| CR-22 | 1 |
| CR-30 | 1 |
| CR-4 | 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 80621 at a glance
| Population | 15,060 |
| Density | 46 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $90,055 |
| Median home value | $462,240 |
| Home ownership | 74% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 83 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 215. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 16.0 a year in 2016–19, 13.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 80621
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 80621?
Weld County has had 2,554 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 1,008 people and killing 198.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 80621?
Since 2015, US-85 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 80621: 13.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 80621?
The worst month is August: 10.2% of truck crashes in Weld County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 80621?
Since 2015, Weld County has reported 53 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.1% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 80621 compare with Colorado?
Per 100,000 residents, Weld County has 59.3 truck crashes a year; Colorado has 32.6.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 80621?
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.