ZIP 80830 (Matheson, CO) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 80830: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Elbert 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
2 of 201 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Elbert County compares with Colorado
Elbert County against Colorado and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Elbert County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Elbert County | Colorado | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 56.3 | 32.6 | 49.7 | 1.7× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 8.2 | 5.1 | 3.4 | 1.6× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.35 | 0.32 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.1% | 2.8% | 2.3% | 60% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 22.5% | 14.8% | 6.2% | 1.5× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 28.6% | 25.7% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 15.4% | 13.2% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 51.1% | 43.5% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 31.3% | 22.4% | 24.8% | 1.4× the state |
Elbert County has lower values than Colorado for garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in Elbert County: 1 in 91 crashes involve a garbage truck (2 since 2015), vs 2.8% across Colorado.
Overview
Since 2015, 201 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Elbert County. They injured 70 people and killed 15.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 22 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is December with 13.4% of truck crashes; the quietest is October at 5.5%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 51.1% of truck crashes, against 43.5% across Colorado.
By time of day, 7–8 am stands out with 10.9% of truck crashes.
22.5% 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 80830 since 2015: US-24 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
2 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.0% share (Colorado: 2.8%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 80830 fleets
- Review driver schedules for December, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Morning starts matter: 28.6% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Colorado.
- 22.5% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Colorado; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Elbert County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-24 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Elbert County) |
|---|---|
| I 70 At Mp 346 | 12 |
| I 70 At Mp 335 | 5 |
| I 70 At Mp 337 | 4 |
| I 70 At Mp 348 | 4 |
| I 70 At Mp 356 | 4 |
| I70 At Mp 343 | 4 |
| I70 At Mp 336 | 3 |
| I70 At Mp 334 | 3 |
ZIP 80830 at a glance
| Population | 176 |
| Density | 0 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $76,250 |
| Median home value | $489,394 |
| Home ownership | 92% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Elbert 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 | 12 | — | 0.5 |
| 2000s | 12 | -2% | 0.7 |
| 2010s | 16 | +32% | 0.5 |
| 2020s | 19 | +23% | 0.8 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 12 to 19. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 0.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 80830
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 80830?
201 truck crashes have been reported in Elbert County since 2015, with 15 deaths and 70 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 80830?
December has the most truck crashes in Elbert County, 13.4% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 80830?
2 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Elbert County since 2015, 1.0% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 80830 compared with Colorado?
Elbert County records 56.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 32.6 across Colorado.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 80830?
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.