ZIP 80835 (Simla, CO) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 80835: 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. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
Elbert County at a glance: 1 in 91 garbage-truck share of crashes is 1.1%, against 2.8% for Colorado.
Overview
Police reported 201 crashes involving commercial trucks in Elbert County since 2015: 70 people were injured and 15 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 22 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in December (13.4% of the year) and are lowest in October (5.5%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 51.1% of truck crashes, against 43.5% across Colorado.
The busiest hour is 7–8 am, 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
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 80835 since 2015 were spread across roads: US-24 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 2 of the truck crashes here, or 1.0%, compared with 2.8% in Colorado.
Route planning tips for ZIP 80835 fleets
- Plan December schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Elbert County.
- Morning starts matter: 28.6% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Colorado.
- With 22.5% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Colorado), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
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 80835 at a glance
| Population | 643 |
| Density | 2 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $49,344 |
| Median home value | $379,797 |
| Home ownership | 62% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 12 a year in the 1990s and 19 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 0.5 a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 80835
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 80835?
Elbert County has had 201 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 70 people and killing 15.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 80835?
The worst month is December: 13.4% of truck crashes in Elbert County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 80835?
Since 2015, Elbert County has reported 2 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.0% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 80835 compare with Colorado?
The yearly rate is 56.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Elbert County, vs 32.6 for Colorado.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 80835?
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.