ZIP 80825 (Kit Carson, CO) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 80825: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Cheyenne 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 117 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Cheyenne County compares with Colorado
Cheyenne County against Colorado and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Cheyenne County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Cheyenne County | Colorado | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 594.7 | 32.6 | 49.7 | 18.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 8.9 | 5.1 | 3.4 | 1.7× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.32 | 0.32 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.9% | 2.8% | 2.3% | 68% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 13.4% | 14.8% | 6.2% | 9% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 13.4% | 25.7% | 23.7% | 48% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 15.2% | 13.2% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 49.1% | 43.5% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 34.8% | 22.4% | 24.8% | 1.6× the state |
Compared with Colorado, Cheyenne County is lower on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and in rain, sleet or snow.
The headline for Cheyenne County: 1 in 112 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 0.9%, vs 2.8% in Colorado.
Overview
Cheyenne County has recorded 117 truck crashes since 2015, with 39 people injured and 10 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 36 days.
When crashes happen
February has the most truck crashes, 13.7% of the yearly total, while September has the fewest (4.3%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 49.1% of truck crashes, against 43.5% across Colorado.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out with 10.3% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 13.4% of truck crashes, compared with 14.8% in Colorado.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 80825 since 2015 were spread across roads: US-40 (4).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 1 crash, 0.9% of the total, against 2.8% across Colorado.
Route planning tips for ZIP 80825 fleets
- Build extra time into February routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Cheyenne County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-40 | 4 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Cheyenne County) |
|---|---|
| Hwy 287 At Mp 125 | 4 |
| Hwy 287 At Mp 127 | 4 |
| Hwy 40 At Mp 423 | 4 |
| Hwy 40 At Mp 434 | 4 |
| Hwy 40 At Mp 437 | 4 |
| Hwy 40 180 Feet W Of Mp 432 | 3 |
| Hwy 385 At Mp 155 | 3 |
| Hwy 385 At Mp 145 | 3 |
ZIP 80825 at a glance
| Population | 401 |
| Density | 0 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $68,750 |
| Home ownership | 76% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Cheyenne 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 | 10 | +24% | 0.5 |
| 2010s | 7 | -24% | 0.8 |
| 2020s | 11 | +44% | 1.0 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 8 to 11. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.0 a year in 2016–19, 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 80825
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 80825?
117 truck crashes have been reported in Cheyenne County since 2015, with 10 deaths and 39 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 80825?
Truck crashes in Cheyenne County peak in February, with 13.7% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 80825?
1 crash involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Cheyenne County since 2015, 0.9% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 80825 compared with Colorado?
The yearly rate is 594.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Cheyenne County, vs 32.6 for Colorado.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 80825?
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.