ZIP 80624 (Gill, CO) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 80624: 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 has lower values than Colorado for 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.
The headline for ZIP 80624: US-34 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 80624: 7 since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 2,554 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Weld County. They injured 1,008 people and killed 198.
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%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 39.1% of truck crashes, against 43.5% across Colorado.
The busiest hour is 7–8 am, with 8.3% of truck crashes.
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-34 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (7). Next come SR-392 (4), CR-60 Point 5 (1) and CR-61 (1).
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.
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 6.2, vs 7.7 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 80624 fleets
- Review driver schedules for August, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along US-34; 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.
- Morning starts matter: 27.9% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Colorado.
- 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 Weld County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-34 | 7 |
| SR-392 | 4 |
| CR-60 Point 5 | 1 |
| CR-61 | 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 80624 at a glance
| Population | 685 |
| Density | 4 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $80,673 |
| Median home value | $467,770 |
| Home ownership | 89% |
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 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 80624
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 80624?
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 80624?
NHTSA data shows US-34 with 7 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 80624 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 80624?
Truck crashes in Weld County peak in August, with 10.2% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 80624?
Garbage trucks were involved in 53 reported crashes in Weld County since 2015 (2.1% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 80624 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 80624?
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.