ZIP 80903 (Colorado Springs, CO) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 80903: 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 sits below Colorado on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. Where it is higher: garbage-truck share.
The headline for El Paso County: 1 in 19 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 5.3%, vs 2.8% in Colorado.
Overview
Since 2015, 1,681 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in El Paso County. They injured 471 people and killed 69.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 3 days.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 10.1% of the yearly total, while February has the fewest (6.9%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 43.3% of truck crashes, vs 43.5% for Colorado.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out with 8.6% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 9.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Colorado: 14.8%).
Where crashes happen
I-25 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 80903 with 8 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by N Academy Blvd (2), N Union Blvd (2) and SR-94 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 88 crashes, 5.2% of the total, against 2.8% across Colorado.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in November (16% of them).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 6.0, vs 4.3 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 80903 fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in El Paso County.
- Look at alternatives to I-25 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Waste haulers: November is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in El Paso County.
- 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 El Paso County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-25 | 8 |
| N Academy Blvd | 2 |
| N Union Blvd | 2 |
| SR-94 | 2 |
| US-24 | 2 |
| CR-N Carefree Cir | 1 |
| CR-SPACE Village Ave | 1 |
| E Las Vegas St | 1 |
| E Pikes Peak Ave | 1 |
| Palmer Park Blvd | 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 80903 at a glance
| Population | 16,491 |
| Density | 1,184 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $61,768 |
| Median home value | $455,696 |
| Home ownership | 39% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 101 to 143. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 5.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 6.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 80903
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 80903?
Since 2015, 1,681 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in El Paso County (471 injured, 69 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 80903?
Since 2015, I-25 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 80903: 8.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 80903?
Truck crashes in El Paso County peak in January, with 10.1% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 80903?
Garbage trucks were involved in 88 reported crashes in El Paso County since 2015 (5.2% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 80903 compare with Colorado?
The yearly rate is 19.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in El Paso County, vs 32.6 for Colorado.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 80903?
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.