ZIP 80814 (Divide, CO) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 80814: 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 |
Compared with Colorado, Teller County is lower on 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 garbage-truck share of crashes is 13.3%, against 2.8% for 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%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 46.7% of truck crashes, against 43.5% across 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
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 80814 happened on US-24 (3); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
6 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 12.0% share (Colorado: 2.8%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 80814 fleets
- Build extra time into June routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 31.1% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Colorado; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 31.1% of truck crashes here, more than Colorado; schedule winter checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
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) |
|---|---|
| US-24 | 3 |
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 80814 at a glance
| Population | 4,599 |
| Density | 18 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $80,500 |
| Median home value | $465,736 |
| Home ownership | 85% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 4 to 5. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.2 a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 80814
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 80814?
50 truck crashes have been reported in Teller County since 2015, with 5 deaths and 24 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 80814?
The worst month is June: 16.0% of truck crashes in Teller County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 80814?
6 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Teller County since 2015, 12.0% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 80814 compared with Colorado?
Per 100,000 residents, Teller County has 16.5 truck crashes a year; Colorado has 32.6.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 80814?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.