ZIP 80807 (Burlington, CO) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 80807: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Kit Carson 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 231 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Kit Carson County compares with Colorado
Kit Carson County against Colorado and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Kit Carson County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Kit Carson County | Colorado | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 282.5 | 32.6 | 49.7 | 8.7× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 7.7 | 5.1 | 3.4 | 1.5× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.33 | 0.32 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 2.8% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 25.9% | 14.8% | 6.2% | 1.8× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.3% | 25.7% | 23.7% | 13% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 14.1% | 13.2% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 47.3% | 43.5% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 27.7% | 22.4% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Kit Carson County has lower values than Colorado for garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Kit Carson County: 0 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 0.0%, vs 2.8% in Colorado.
Overview
Kit Carson County has recorded 231 truck crashes since 2015, with 76 people injured and 17 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 18 days.
When crashes happen
March has the most truck crashes, 13.9% of the yearly total, while February has the fewest (5.2%).
November through March accounts for 47.3% of truck crashes here, compared with 43.5% in Colorado.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, with 7.8% of truck crashes.
25.9% 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 80807 since 2015 were spread across roads: I-70 (1) and US-385 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
No crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Kit Carson County since 2015.
Route planning tips for ZIP 80807 fleets
- Plan March schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Kit Carson County.
- With 25.9% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Colorado), plan winter equipment checks early.
- 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 Kit Carson County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-70 | 1 |
| US-385 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Kit Carson County) |
|---|---|
| I 70 At Mp 444 | 6 |
| I70 At Mp 427 | 5 |
| I 70 At Mp 436 | 4 |
| I 70 At Mp 442 | 4 |
| I70 At Mp 421 | 3 |
| I70 At Mp 401 | 3 |
| I70 At Mp 396 | 3 |
| I70 2,640 Feet E Of Mp 363 | 3 |
ZIP 80807 at a glance
| Population | 4,211 |
| Density | 2 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $76,583 |
| Median home value | $244,612 |
| Home ownership | 76% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Kit Carson 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 | 19 | — | 0.5 |
| 2000s | 19 | +0% | 0.7 |
| 2010s | 16 | -15% | 0.7 |
| 2020s | 24 | +47% | 1.4 |
In the 1990s about 19 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 24. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.0 a year in 2016–19 and 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 80807
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 80807?
Kit Carson County has had 231 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 76 people and killing 17.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 80807?
Truck crashes in Kit Carson County peak in March, with 13.9% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 80807?
Since 2015, Kit Carson County has reported 0 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.0% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 80807 compared with Colorado?
Per 100,000 residents, Kit Carson County has 282.5 truck crashes a year; Colorado has 32.6.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 80807?
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.