ZIP 80634 (Greeley, CO) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 80634: 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.
ZIP 80634 at a glance: US-85 deadliest road: 5 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 80634 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.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 2 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is August with 10.2% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 6.3%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 39.1% of truck crashes, against 43.5% across 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
Within this area, US-85 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (5). Next come US-34 (4), SR-392 (3) and CR-54 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 53 crashes, 2.1% of the total, against 2.8% across 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 80634 fleets
- Review driver schedules for August, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along US-85; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 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
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-85 | 5 |
| US-34 | 4 |
| SR-392 | 3 |
| CR-54 | 2 |
| Eastman Park Dr | 2 |
| SR-60 | 2 |
| 35th Ave | 1 |
| 47th Ave | 1 |
| CR-29 | 1 |
| CR-31 | 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 80634 at a glance
| Population | 65,622 |
| Density | 661 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $82,742 |
| Median home value | $432,504 |
| Home ownership | 72% |
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 80634
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 80634?
Weld County has had 2,554 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 1,008 people and killing 198.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 80634?
Since 2015, US-85 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 80634: 5.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 80634?
August has the most truck crashes in Weld County, 10.2% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 80634?
53 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Weld County since 2015, 2.1% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 80634 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 80634?
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.