ZIP 80802 (Arapahoe, CO) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 80802: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Cheyenne 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 117 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
How Cheyenne County compares with Colorado
Cheyenne County against Colorado and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Cheyenne County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Cheyenne County | Colorado | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 594.7 | 32.6 | 49.7 | 18.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 8.9 | 5.1 | 3.4 | 1.7× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.32 | 0.32 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.9% | 2.8% | 2.3% | 68% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 13.4% | 14.8% | 6.2% | 9% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 13.4% | 25.7% | 23.7% | 48% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 15.2% | 13.2% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 49.1% | 43.5% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 34.8% | 22.4% | 24.8% | 1.6× the state |
Cheyenne County sits below Colorado on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and in rain, sleet or snow.
Cheyenne County at a glance: 1 in 112 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 0.9%, vs 2.8% in Colorado.
Overview
Since 2015, 117 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Cheyenne County. They injured 39 people and killed 10.
That averages about one truck crash every 36 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
February has the most truck crashes, 13.7% of the yearly total, while September has the fewest (4.3%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 49.1% of truck crashes, against 43.5% across Colorado.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out with 10.3% of truck crashes.
13.4% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 14.8% across Colorado.
Where crashes happen
NHTSA lists no located fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 80802 since 2015.
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 80802 fleets
- Build extra time into February routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Cheyenne 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 (Cheyenne County) |
|---|---|
| Hwy 287 At Mp 125 | 4 |
| Hwy 287 At Mp 127 | 4 |
| Hwy 40 At Mp 423 | 4 |
| Hwy 40 At Mp 434 | 4 |
| Hwy 40 At Mp 437 | 4 |
| Hwy 40 180 Feet W Of Mp 432 | 3 |
| Hwy 385 At Mp 155 | 3 |
| Hwy 385 At Mp 145 | 3 |
ZIP 80802 at a glance
| Population | 146 |
| Density | 0 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $48,571 |
| Home ownership | 60% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Cheyenne 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 | 10 | +24% | 0.5 |
| 2010s | 7 | -24% | 0.8 |
| 2020s | 11 | +44% | 1.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 8 a year in the 1990s and 11 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.0 a year in 2016–19, 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 80802
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 80802?
117 truck crashes have been reported in Cheyenne County since 2015, with 10 deaths and 39 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 80802?
February has the most truck crashes in Cheyenne County, 13.7% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 80802?
Garbage trucks were involved in 1 reported crash in Cheyenne County since 2015 (0.9% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 80802 compare with Colorado for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 594.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Cheyenne County, vs 32.6 for Colorado.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 80802?
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.