ZIP 80651 (Platteville, CO) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 80651: 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. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for ZIP 80651: US-85 11 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of ZIP 80651.
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%).
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 80651 is US-85, with 11 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: I-25 (6), SR-66 (3) and SR-60 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 53 of the truck crashes here, or 2.1%, compared with 2.8% in Colorado.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in October (17% of them).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 6.2 deaths compared with 7.7 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 80651 fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Weld County.
- Look at alternatives to US-85 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Waste haulers: October is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Weld County.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 27.9% of truck crashes here, more than Colorado; adjust start times where you can.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 | 11 |
| I-25 | 6 |
| SR-66 | 3 |
| SR-60 | 2 |
| CR-13 | 1 |
| CR-18 | 1 |
| CR-19 | 1 |
| CR-22 | 1 |
| CR-30 | 1 |
| CR-38 | 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 80651 at a glance
| Population | 4,837 |
| Density | 20 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $81,586 |
| Median home value | $474,922 |
| Home ownership | 86% |
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. 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 80651
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 80651?
Since 2015, 2,554 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Weld County (1,008 injured, 198 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 80651?
Since 2015, US-85 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 80651: 11.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 80651?
The worst month is August: 10.2% of truck crashes in Weld County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 80651?
Since 2015, Weld County has reported 53 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.1% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 80651 compare with Colorado for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 59.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Weld County, vs 32.6 for Colorado.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 80651?
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.