ZIP 80834 (Seibert, CO) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 80834: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Kit Carson 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 231 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Kit Carson County compares with Colorado
Kit Carson County against Colorado and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Kit Carson County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Kit Carson County | Colorado | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 282.5 | 32.6 | 49.7 | 8.7× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 7.7 | 5.1 | 3.4 | 1.5× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.33 | 0.32 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 2.8% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 25.9% | 14.8% | 6.2% | 1.8× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.3% | 25.7% | 23.7% | 13% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 14.1% | 13.2% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 47.3% | 43.5% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 27.7% | 22.4% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Compared with Colorado, Kit Carson 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 on snow, slush or ice.
Kit Carson County at a glance: 0 crashes involve a garbage truck (0 since 2015), vs 2.8% across Colorado.
Overview
Since 2015, 231 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Kit Carson County. They injured 76 people and killed 17.
That averages about one truck crash every 18 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in March (13.9% of the year) and are lowest in February (5.2%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 47.3% of truck crashes, vs 43.5% for Colorado.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, with 7.8% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 25.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Colorado: 14.8%).
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 80834 happened on I-70 (2); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Since 2015, no garbage-truck crashes were reported for Kit Carson County.
Route planning tips for ZIP 80834 fleets
- Build extra time into March routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- With 25.9% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Colorado), plan winter equipment 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 Kit Carson County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-70 | 2 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Kit Carson County) |
|---|---|
| I 70 At Mp 444 | 6 |
| I70 At Mp 427 | 5 |
| I 70 At Mp 436 | 4 |
| I 70 At Mp 442 | 4 |
| I70 At Mp 421 | 3 |
| I70 At Mp 401 | 3 |
| I70 At Mp 396 | 3 |
| I70 2,640 Feet E Of Mp 363 | 3 |
ZIP 80834 at a glance
| Population | 287 |
| Density | 0 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $52,750 |
| Home ownership | 76% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Kit Carson 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 | 19 | — | 0.5 |
| 2000s | 19 | +0% | 0.7 |
| 2010s | 16 | -15% | 0.7 |
| 2020s | 24 | +47% | 1.4 |
In the 1990s about 19 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 24. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 1.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 80834
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 80834?
231 truck crashes have been reported in Kit Carson County since 2015, with 17 deaths and 76 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 80834?
The worst month is March: 13.9% of truck crashes in Kit Carson County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 80834?
0 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Kit Carson County since 2015, 0.0% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 80834 compare with Colorado for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Kit Carson County has 282.5 truck crashes a year; Colorado has 32.6.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 80834?
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.