ZIP 80902 (Colorado Springs, CO) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 80902: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in El Paso 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
6.0 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 4.3 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How El Paso County compares with Colorado
El Paso County against Colorado and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where El Paso County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | El Paso County | Colorado | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 19.1 | 32.6 | 49.7 | 41% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.3 | 5.1 | 3.4 | 16% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.27 | 0.32 | 0.49 | 16% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 5.3% | 2.8% | 2.3% | 1.9× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 9.9% | 14.8% | 6.2% | 33% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.1% | 25.7% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 9.7% | 13.2% | 13.8% | 26% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.3% | 43.5% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 17.3% | 22.4% | 24.8% | 23% below the state |
El Paso County has lower values than Colorado for crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. It stands out for higher garbage-truck share.
El Paso County at a glance: 1 in 19 garbage-truck share of crashes is 5.3%, against 2.8% for Colorado.
Overview
El Paso County has recorded 1,681 truck crashes since 2015, with 471 people injured and 69 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 3 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 10.1% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 6.9%.
November through March accounts for 43.3% of truck crashes here, compared with 43.5% in Colorado.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out with 8.6% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 9.9% of truck crashes, compared with 14.8% in Colorado.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-25 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (8). Next come SR-115 (3), E Las Vegas St (1) and S Academy Blvd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 88 crashes, 5.2% of the total, against 2.8% across Colorado.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in November (16%).
They recorded 6.0 deaths per 100 crashes, against 4.3 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 80902 fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use I-25, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in November; review collection routes for that month.
- 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 El Paso County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-25 | 8 |
| SR-115 | 3 |
| E Las Vegas St | 1 |
| S Academy Blvd | 1 |
| S Tejon St | 1 |
| US-24 | 1 |
| W Brookside St | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (El Paso County) |
|---|---|
| I-25 | 28 |
| N Powers Blvd At Barnes Rd | 10 |
| I25 At Mp 162 | 8 |
| I25 At Mp 161 | 7 |
| I 25 At Mp 162 | 7 |
| I 25 At Mp 150 | 7 |
| I 25 At Mp 149 | 7 |
| I 25 At Mp 135 | 7 |
ZIP 80902 at a glance
| Population | 11,951 |
| Density | 254 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $67,374 |
| Home ownership | 0% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in El Paso 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 | 101 | — | 3.9 |
| 2000s | 146 | +45% | 3.8 |
| 2010s | 139 | -4% | 3.6 |
| 2020s | 143 | +3% | 6.2 |
In the 1990s about 101 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 143. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 5.8 a year in 2016–19 and 6.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 80902
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 80902?
1,681 truck crashes have been reported in El Paso County since 2015, with 69 deaths and 471 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 80902?
NHTSA data shows I-25 with 8 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 80902 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 80902?
Truck crashes in El Paso County peak in January, with 10.1% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 80902?
Since 2015, El Paso County has reported 88 garbage-truck crashes, or 5.2% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 80902 compare with Colorado for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 19.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in El Paso County, vs 32.6 for Colorado.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 80902?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.