ZIP 80827 (Lake George, CO) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 80827: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Park 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
10 of 196 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Park County compares with Colorado
Park County against Colorado and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Park County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Park County | Colorado | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 91.3 | 32.6 | 49.7 | 2.8× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.0 | 5.1 | 3.4 | 1.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.30 | 0.32 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.9% | 2.8% | 2.3% | 1.8× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 33.1% | 14.8% | 6.2% | 2.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 29.3% | 25.7% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 20.1% | 13.2% | 13.8% | 1.5× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 51.6% | 43.5% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 22.3% | 22.4% | 24.8% | same |
Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
Park County at a glance: 33.1% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 14.8% across Colorado.
Overview
Park County has recorded 196 truck crashes since 2015, with 60 people injured and 11 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 22 days.
When crashes happen
February has the most truck crashes, 12.2% of the yearly total, while May has the fewest (3.6%).
November through March accounts for 51.6% of truck crashes here, compared with 43.5% in Colorado.
More truck crashes happen at 9–10 am than at any other hour (11.2%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 33.1% 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 80827 since 2015: CR-LAKEVIEW Rd (1) and US-24 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
10 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 5.1% share (Colorado: 2.8%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 80827 fleets
- Build extra time into February routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 29.3% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Colorado; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 33.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Colorado; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Park County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-LAKEVIEW Rd | 1 |
| US-24 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Park County) |
|---|---|
| Hwy 285 At Mp 206 | 7 |
| Hwy 285 At Mp 188 | 4 |
| Hwy 9 At Mp 68 | 3 |
| Hwy 285 At Mp 228 | 3 |
| Hwy 285 At Mp 222 | 3 |
| Hwy 285 At Mp 202 | 3 |
| Hwy 285 528 Feet N Of Mp 222 | 3 |
| Hwy 285 2,640 Feet N Of Mp 176 | 3 |
ZIP 80827 at a glance
| Population | 808 |
| Density | 1 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $88,125 |
| Median home value | $505,721 |
| Home ownership | 84% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Park 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 | 9 | — | 0.2 |
| 2000s | 14 | +56% | 0.9 |
| 2010s | 17 | +19% | 0.8 |
| 2020s | 16 | -3% | 1.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 9 a year in the 1990s and 16 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 1.0 a year in 2016–19 and 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 80827
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 80827?
196 truck crashes have been reported in Park County since 2015, with 11 deaths and 60 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 80827?
Truck crashes in Park County peak in February, with 12.2% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 80827?
10 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Park County since 2015, 5.1% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 80827 compare with Colorado?
The yearly rate is 91.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Park County, vs 32.6 for Colorado.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 80827?
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.