ZIP 80813 (Cripple Creek, CO) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 80813: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Teller 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
6 of 50 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Teller County compares with Colorado
Teller County against Colorado and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Teller County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Teller County | Colorado | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 16.5 | 32.6 | 49.7 | 49% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 11.1 | 5.1 | 3.4 | 2.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.47 | 0.32 | 0.49 | 1.5× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 13.3% | 2.8% | 2.3% | 4.8× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 31.1% | 14.8% | 6.2% | 2.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 31.1% | 25.7% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 31.1% | 13.2% | 13.8% | 2.4× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 46.7% | 43.5% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 20.0% | 22.4% | 24.8% | 11% below the state |
Teller County has lower values than Colorado for crashes per 100k residents / yr and after dark. It runs above Colorado on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
Teller County at a glance: 1 in 8 crashes involve a garbage truck (6 since 2015), vs 2.8% across Colorado.
Overview
Police reported 50 crashes involving commercial trucks in Teller County since 2015: 24 people were injured and 5 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 89 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
June has the most truck crashes, 16.0% of the yearly total, while February has the fewest (4.0%).
November through March accounts for 46.7% of truck crashes here, compared with 43.5% in Colorado.
By time of day, 10–11 am stands out with 16.0% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 31.1% of truck crashes, compared with 14.8% in Colorado.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 80813 since 2015 were spread across roads: CR-81 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 6 of the truck crashes here, or 12.0%, compared with 2.8% in Colorado.
Route planning tips for ZIP 80813 fleets
- Plan June schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Teller County.
- Morning starts matter: 31.1% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Colorado.
- With 31.1% 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
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 Teller County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-81 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Teller County) |
|---|---|
| Cr 580 Feet S Of Hwy 67 | 2 |
| Hwy 24 4,752 Feet From Mp 280 | 2 |
| Block Of E Myers Ave | 1 |
| Country Road 1 At Mp 0 | 1 |
| Cr 1 3 Feet N Of Mp 1 | 1 |
| Cr 1 At Mp 16 | 1 |
| Cr 11 At Mp 3 | 1 |
| Cr 42 1,584 Feet E Of Mo 1 | 1 |
ZIP 80813 at a glance
| Population | 1,817 |
| Density | 6 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $48,530 |
| Median home value | $302,435 |
| Home ownership | 59% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Teller 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 | — | 0.3 |
| 2000s | 7 | +80% | 0.2 |
| 2010s | 5 | -36% | 0.1 |
| 2020s | 5 | +5% | 0.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 4 a year in the 1990s and 5 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. 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 80813
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 80813?
50 truck crashes have been reported in Teller County since 2015, with 5 deaths and 24 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 80813?
June has the most truck crashes in Teller County, 16.0% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 80813?
Garbage trucks were involved in 6 reported crashes in Teller County since 2015 (12.0% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 80813 compare with Colorado?
Teller County records 16.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 32.6 across Colorado.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 80813?
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.