ZIP 80812 (Cope, CO) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 80812: 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
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
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 has lower values than Colorado for 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.
Washington County at a glance: 1 in 108 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 0.9%, vs 2.8% in Colorado.
Overview
Washington County has recorded 114 truck crashes since 2015, with 46 people injured and 9 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 38 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is December with 13.2% of truck crashes; the quietest is September at 4.4%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 48.6% of truck crashes, against 43.5% across Colorado.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out with 10.5% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 14.0% of truck crashes, compared with 14.8% in Colorado.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, no fatal large-truck crashes with a location were recorded within 10 miles of ZIP 80812.
Garbage & waste trucks
1 crash involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.9% share (Colorado: 2.8%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 80812 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
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 (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 80812 at a glance
| Population | 298 |
| Density | 1 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $69,844 |
| Median home value | $196,511 |
| Home ownership | 61% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 8 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 11. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.5 a year in 2016–19 and 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 80812
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 80812?
Washington County has had 114 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 46 people and killing 9.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 80812?
December has the most truck crashes in Washington County, 13.2% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 80812?
1 crash involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Washington County since 2015, 0.9% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 80812 compare with Colorado for truck crashes?
Washington County records 203.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 32.6 across Colorado.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 80812?
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.