ZIP 80821 (Hugo, CO) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 80821: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Lincoln 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
0 of 272 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Lincoln County compares with Colorado
Lincoln County against Colorado and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Lincoln County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Lincoln County | Colorado | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 393.0 | 32.6 | 49.7 | 12.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 9.9 | 5.1 | 3.4 | 1.9× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.39 | 0.32 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 2.8% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 25.6% | 14.8% | 6.2% | 1.7× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 17.4% | 25.7% | 23.7% | 33% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 22.7% | 13.2% | 13.8% | 1.7× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 50.8% | 43.5% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 31.0% | 22.4% | 24.8% | 1.4× the state |
Compared with Colorado, Lincoln County is lower on garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for Lincoln County: 0 crashes involve a garbage truck (0 since 2015), vs 2.8% across Colorado.
Overview
Lincoln County has recorded 272 truck crashes since 2015, with 108 people injured and 26 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 17 days.
When crashes happen
February has the most truck crashes, 13.6% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (5.5%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 50.8% of truck crashes, against 43.5% across Colorado.
The busiest hour is 1–2 pm, with 7.0% of truck crashes.
25.6% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 14.8% across Colorado.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 80821 since 2015: US-40 (2). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Since 2015, no garbage-truck crashes were reported for Lincoln County.
Route planning tips for ZIP 80821 fleets
- Build extra time into February routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 25.6% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Colorado; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 Lincoln County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-40 | 2 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Lincoln County) |
|---|---|
| I 70 At Mp 378 | 5 |
| I 70 At Mp 365 | 5 |
| I 70 At Mp 383 | 5 |
| Hwy 40 At Mp 417 | 5 |
| Hwy 40 At Mp 386 | 4 |
| Hwy 40 At Mp 406 | 4 |
| Hwy 40 At Mp 413 | 4 |
| I70 529 Feet E Of Mp 379 | 4 |
ZIP 80821 at a glance
| Population | 1,336 |
| Density | 1 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $66,071 |
| Median home value | $253,789 |
| Home ownership | 73% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Lincoln 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 | 15 | — | 0.6 |
| 2000s | 16 | +5% | 1.0 |
| 2010s | 19 | +18% | 0.8 |
| 2020s | 26 | +37% | 2.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 15 a year in the 1990s and 26 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.2 a year in 2016–19 and 2.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 80821
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 80821?
272 truck crashes have been reported in Lincoln County since 2015, with 26 deaths and 108 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 80821?
February has the most truck crashes in Lincoln County, 13.6% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 80821?
0 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Lincoln County since 2015, 0.0% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 80821 compare with Colorado for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 393.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Lincoln County, vs 32.6 for Colorado.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 80821?
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.