ZIP 80735 (Idalia, CO) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 80735: 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
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 |
Compared with Colorado, Yuma County is lower on 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.
What stands out in Yuma County: 15.2 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 5.1 in Colorado.
Overview
Yuma County has recorded 71 truck crashes since 2015, with 36 people injured and 10 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 61 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 16.9% of truck crashes; the quietest is November at 1.4%.
November through March accounts for 31.8% of truck crashes here, compared with 43.5% in Colorado.
More truck crashes happen at 8–9 am than at any other hour (14.1%).
10.6% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 14.8% across Colorado.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 80735 since 2015 were spread across roads: US-385 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
1 crash involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.4% share (Colorado: 2.8%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 80735 fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 28.8% 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 Yuma County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-385 | 1 |
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 80735 at a glance
| Population | 324 |
| Density | 0 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $94,167 |
| Home ownership | 67% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 8 a year in the 1990s and 6 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.5 a year in 2016–19, 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 80735
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 80735?
Yuma County has had 71 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 36 people and killing 10.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 80735?
The worst month is October: 16.9% of truck crashes in Yuma County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 80735?
Since 2015, Yuma County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 1.4% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 80735 compare with Colorado?
The yearly rate is 59.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Yuma County, vs 32.6 for Colorado.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 80735?
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.