ZIP 80622 (Galeton, CO) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 80622: 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 |
Weld County sits below Colorado 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.
What stands out in ZIP 80622: SR-392 6 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of ZIP 80622.
Overview
Since 2015, 2,554 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Weld County. They injured 1,008 people and killed 198.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 2 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in August (10.2% of the year) and are lowest in April (6.3%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 39.1% of truck crashes, against 43.5% across 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, SR-392 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (6). It is followed by CR-60 Point 5 (1) and CR-74 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
53 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.1% share (Colorado: 2.8%).
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in October (17%).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 6.2 deaths compared with 7.7 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 80622 fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Weld County.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-392; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at October schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- 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
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-392 | 6 |
| CR-60 Point 5 | 1 |
| CR-74 | 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 80622 at a glance
| Population | 282 |
| Density | 10 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $138,710 |
| Home ownership | 79% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 83 a year in the 1990s and 215 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. 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 80622
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 80622?
2,554 truck crashes have been reported in Weld County since 2015, with 198 deaths and 1,008 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 80622?
Since 2015, SR-392 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 80622: 6.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 80622?
The worst month is August: 10.2% of truck crashes in Weld County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 80622?
Garbage trucks were involved in 53 reported crashes in Weld County since 2015 (2.1% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 80622 compared 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 80622?
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.