ZIP 80810 (Cheyenne Wells, CO) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 80810: 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
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 |
Compared with Colorado, Cheyenne County is lower on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and in rain, sleet or snow.
The headline for Cheyenne County: 1 in 112 crashes involve a garbage truck (1 since 2015), vs 2.8% across Colorado.
Overview
Police reported 117 crashes involving commercial trucks in Cheyenne County since 2015: 39 people were injured and 10 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 36 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is February with 13.7% of truck crashes; the quietest is September at 4.3%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 49.1% of truck crashes, vs 43.5% for Colorado.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, 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
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 80810 since 2015 were spread across roads: US-385 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
1 crash involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.9% share (Colorado: 2.8%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 80810 fleets
- Review driver schedules for February, 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
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 Cheyenne County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-385 | 1 |
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 80810 at a glance
| Population | 1,145 |
| Density | 1 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $72,543 |
| Median home value | $188,787 |
| Home ownership | 72% |
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. NHTSA counts 0.0 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 80810
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 80810?
Cheyenne County has had 117 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 39 people and killing 10.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 80810?
Truck crashes in Cheyenne County peak in February, with 13.7% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 80810?
Garbage trucks were involved in 1 reported crash in Cheyenne County since 2015 (0.9% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 80810 compared with Colorado?
Per 100,000 residents, Cheyenne County has 594.7 truck crashes a year; Colorado has 32.6.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 80810?
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.