ZIP 80740 (Lindon, CO) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 80740: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Washington 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 114 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
How Washington County compares with Colorado
Washington County against Colorado and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Washington County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Washington County | Colorado | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 203.9 | 32.6 | 49.7 | 6.3× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 8.4 | 5.1 | 3.4 | 1.6× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.42 | 0.32 | 0.49 | 1.3× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.9% | 2.8% | 2.3% | 67% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 14.0% | 14.8% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 15.9% | 25.7% | 23.7% | 38% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.2% | 13.2% | 13.8% | 15% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 48.6% | 43.5% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 29.9% | 22.4% | 24.8% | 1.3× the state |
Washington County sits below Colorado on garbage-truck share, morning rush (6–10 am) and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for Washington County: 1 in 108 crashes involve a garbage truck (1 since 2015), vs 2.8% across Colorado.
Overview
Washington County has recorded 114 truck crashes since 2015, with 46 people injured and 9 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 38 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is December with 13.2% of truck crashes; the quietest is September at 4.4%.
November through March accounts for 48.6% of truck crashes here, compared with 43.5% in Colorado.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out with 10.5% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 14.0% of truck crashes, compared with 14.8% in Colorado.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, no fatal large-truck crashes with a location were recorded within 10 miles of ZIP 80740.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 1 of the truck crashes here, or 0.9%, compared with 2.8% in Colorado.
Route planning tips for ZIP 80740 fleets
- Review driver schedules for December, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 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 Washington 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 (Washington County) |
|---|---|
| Hwy 34 .90 Miles E Of Mp 206 | 2 |
| Hwy 34 1,056 Feet E Of Mp 182 | 2 |
| Hwy 36 .50 Miles E Of Mp 177 | 2 |
| Hwy 36 160 Feet E Of Mp 138 | 2 |
| Hwy 36 At Mp 162 | 2 |
| Hwy 36 At Mp 163 | 2 |
| Hwy 6 At Mp 386 | 2 |
| Hwy 71 At Hwy 36 | 2 |
ZIP 80740 at a glance
| Population | 94 |
| Density | 0 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $38,056 |
| Home ownership | 50% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Washington 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 | — | 0.3 |
| 2000s | 9 | +13% | 0.5 |
| 2010s | 10 | +14% | 0.8 |
| 2020s | 11 | +14% | 1.0 |
In the 1990s about 8 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 11. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 0.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 80740
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 80740?
Since 2015, 114 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Washington County (46 injured, 9 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 80740?
The worst month is December: 13.2% of truck crashes in Washington County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 80740?
Garbage trucks were involved in 1 reported crash in Washington County since 2015 (0.9% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 80740 compare with Colorado?
Washington County records 203.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 32.6 across Colorado.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 80740?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.