ZIP 80646 (Lucerne, CO) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 80646: 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 runs above Colorado on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in ZIP 80646: SR-392 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 80646: 7 since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 2,554 crashes involving commercial trucks in Weld County since 2015: 1,008 people were injured and 198 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly 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.
Road surface: 7.4% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Colorado: 14.8%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 80646 is SR-392, with 7 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come SR-14 (6), US-85 (5) and US-34 (4).
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%).
They recorded 6.2 deaths per 100 crashes, against 7.7 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 80646 fleets
- Build extra time into August routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use SR-392, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in October; review collection routes for that month.
- 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
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 | 7 |
| SR-14 | 6 |
| US-85 | 5 |
| US-34 | 4 |
| Eastman Park Dr | 2 |
| 35th Ave | 1 |
| 47th Ave | 1 |
| CR-29 | 1 |
| CR-31 | 1 |
| CR-37 | 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 80646 at a glance
| Population | 0 |
| Density | 0 per sq mi |
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. NHTSA counts 16.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 13.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 80646
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 80646?
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 80646?
NHTSA data shows SR-392 with 7 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 80646 since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 80646?
August has the most truck crashes in Weld County, 10.2% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 80646?
Garbage trucks were involved in 53 reported crashes in Weld County since 2015 (2.1% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 80646 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 80646?
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.