ZIP 80743 (Otis, CO) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 80743: 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
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 garbage-truck share of crashes is 0.9%, against 2.8% for Colorado.
Overview
Since 2015, 114 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Washington County. They injured 46 people and killed 9.
That averages about one truck crash every 38 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
December has the most truck crashes, 13.2% of the yearly total, while September has the fewest (4.4%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 48.6% of truck crashes, vs 43.5% for Colorado.
More truck crashes happen at 1–2 pm than at any other hour (10.5%).
Road surface: 14.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Colorado: 14.8%).
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 80743 since 2015 were spread across roads: US-34 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
1 crash involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.9% share (Colorado: 2.8%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 80743 fleets
- Review driver schedules for December, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Washington County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-34 | 1 |
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 80743 at a glance
| Population | 1,333 |
| Density | 1 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $67,734 |
| Median home value | $228,506 |
| Home ownership | 76% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 8 to 11. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.5 a year in 2016–19, 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 80743
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 80743?
114 truck crashes have been reported in Washington County since 2015, with 9 deaths and 46 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 80743?
The worst month is December: 13.2% of truck crashes in Washington County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 80743?
Since 2015, Washington County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 0.9% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 80743 compare with Colorado?
The yearly rate is 203.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Washington County, vs 32.6 for Colorado.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 80743?
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.