ZIP 80816 (Florissant, CO) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 80816: 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 sits below Colorado on crashes per 100k residents / yr and after dark. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Teller County: 1 in 8 crashes involve a garbage truck (6 since 2015), vs 2.8% across Colorado.
Overview
Since 2015, 50 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Teller County. They injured 24 people and killed 5.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 89 days.
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.
The busiest hour is 10–11 am, 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
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 80816 since 2015: US-24 (2). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 6 crashes, 12.0% of the total, against 2.8% across Colorado.
Route planning tips for ZIP 80816 fleets
- Review driver schedules for June, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 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
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) |
|---|---|
| US-24 | 2 |
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 80816 at a glance
| Population | 6,251 |
| Density | 13 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $75,472 |
| Median home value | $417,471 |
| Home ownership | 93% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 4 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 5. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. 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 80816
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 80816?
Teller County has had 50 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 24 people and killing 5.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 80816?
June has the most truck crashes in Teller County, 16.0% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 80816?
6 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Teller County since 2015, 12.0% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 80816 compare with Colorado for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 16.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Teller County, vs 32.6 for Colorado.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 80816?
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.