ZIP 80727 (Eckley, CO) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 80727: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Yuma 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
1 of 71 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
How Yuma County compares with Colorado
Yuma County against Colorado and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Yuma County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Yuma County | Colorado | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 59.7 | 32.6 | 49.7 | 1.8× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 15.2 | 5.1 | 3.4 | 3.0× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.48 | 0.32 | 0.49 | 1.5× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.5% | 2.8% | 2.3% | 45% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 10.6% | 14.8% | 6.2% | 28% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 28.8% | 25.7% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 7.6% | 13.2% | 13.8% | 42% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 31.8% | 43.5% | 41.9% | 27% below the state |
| After dark | 19.7% | 22.4% | 24.8% | 12% below the state |
Yuma 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.
Yuma County at a glance: 15.2 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 5.1 in Colorado.
Overview
Since 2015, 71 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Yuma County. They injured 36 people and killed 10.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 61 days.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 16.9% of the yearly total, while November has the fewest (1.4%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 31.8% of truck crashes, against 43.5% across Colorado.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, with 14.1% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 10.6% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Colorado: 14.8%).
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, no fatal large-truck crashes with a location were recorded within 10 miles of ZIP 80727.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 1 crash, 1.4% of the total, against 2.8% across Colorado.
Route planning tips for ZIP 80727 fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Yuma County.
- Morning starts matter: 28.8% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Colorado.
- 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 Yuma County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
No fatal crashes involving a large truck with a road name were recorded within 10 miles since 2015.
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Yuma County) |
|---|---|
| Hwy 34 At Mp 233 | 3 |
| Cr G 3,696 Feet N Of Cr 39 | 2 |
| Hwy 34 2,112 Feet E Of Mp 233 | 2 |
| Hwy 34 At Sounth Main St | 2 |
| Hwy 59 At Mp 122 | 2 |
| Block West 3Rd Ave | 1 |
| Colorado State Patrol | 1 |
| County Road 54 County Road Cc | 1 |
ZIP 80727 at a glance
| Population | 369 |
| Density | 0 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $58,125 |
| Median home value | $125,615 |
| Home ownership | 78% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Yuma 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 | 8 | — | 0.2 |
| 2000s | 13 | +66% | 0.4 |
| 2010s | 8 | -37% | 0.6 |
| 2020s | 6 | -27% | 0.8 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 8 to 6. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 0.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 80727
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 80727?
Since 2015, 71 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Yuma County (36 injured, 10 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 80727?
Truck crashes in Yuma County peak in October, with 16.9% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 80727?
Since 2015, Yuma County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 1.4% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 80727 compare with Colorado for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Yuma County has 59.7 truck crashes a year; Colorado has 32.6.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 80727?
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.