ZIP 80744 (Ovid, CO) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 80744: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Sedgwick 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
0 of 25 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Sedgwick County compares with Colorado
Sedgwick County against Colorado and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Sedgwick County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Sedgwick County | Colorado | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 100.7 | 32.6 | 49.7 | 3.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 16.0 | 5.1 | 3.4 | 3.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.40 | 0.32 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 2.8% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 24.0% | 14.8% | 6.2% | 1.6× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 36.0% | 25.7% | 23.7% | 1.4× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 28.0% | 13.2% | 13.8% | 2.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.0% | 43.5% | 41.9% | 8% below the state |
| After dark | 8.0% | 22.4% | 24.8% | 64% below the state |
Compared with Colorado, Sedgwick County is lower on garbage-truck share, winter months (nov–mar) and after dark. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in Sedgwick County: 16.0 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 5.1 across Colorado.
Overview
Sedgwick County has recorded 25 truck crashes since 2015, with 10 people injured and 4 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 161 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in March (20.0% of the year) and are lowest in January (0.0%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 40.0% of truck crashes, against 43.5% across Colorado.
The busiest hour is 1–2 pm, with 20.0% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 24.0% of truck crashes, compared with 14.8% in Colorado.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 80744 since 2015: CR-19 (1), I-76 (1) and US-385 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
No crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Sedgwick County since 2015.
Route planning tips for ZIP 80744 fleets
- Plan March schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Sedgwick County.
- 36.0% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Colorado; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 24.0% of truck crashes here, more than Colorado; schedule winter checks early.
- 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 Sedgwick County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-19 | 1 |
| I-76 | 1 |
| US-385 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Sedgwick County) |
|---|---|
| I 76 At Mp 166 | 4 |
| Cr 19 At Cr 2 | 2 |
| I76 3,696 Feet E Of Mp 177 | 2 |
| Cr 19 At Cr 6 | 1 |
| Cr 59 1,056 Feet N Of Hwy 138 | 1 |
| Hwy 138 At Cr 33 | 1 |
| Hwy 138 At Mp 53 | 1 |
| Hwy 385 At Cr 28 | 1 |
ZIP 80744 at a glance
| Population | 615 |
| Density | 2 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $50,588 |
| Median home value | $97,318 |
| Home ownership | 73% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Sedgwick 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 | 4 | — | 0.2 |
| 2000s | 7 | +82% | 0.4 |
| 2010s | 4 | -52% | 0.2 |
| 2020s | 2 | -48% | 0.4 |
In the 1990s about 4 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 2. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 0.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 80744
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 80744?
25 truck crashes have been reported in Sedgwick County since 2015, with 4 deaths and 10 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 80744?
The worst month is March: 20.0% of truck crashes in Sedgwick County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 80744?
Garbage trucks were involved in 0 reported crashes in Sedgwick County since 2015 (0.0% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 80744 compare with Colorado for truck crashes?
Sedgwick County records 100.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 32.6 across Colorado.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 80744?
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.