ZIP 80911 (Colorado Springs, CO) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 80911: 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 |
Compared with Colorado, El Paso County is lower 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 garbage-truck share of crashes is 5.3%, against 2.8% for Colorado.
Overview
Police reported 1,681 crashes involving commercial trucks in El Paso County since 2015: 471 people were injured and 69 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 3 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 10.1% of the yearly total, while February has the fewest (6.9%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 43.3% of truck crashes, against 43.5% across Colorado.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out with 8.6% of truck crashes.
9.9% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 14.8% across Colorado.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-25 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (7). Next come N Academy Blvd (2), SR-94 (2) and US-24 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 88 of the truck crashes here, or 5.2%, compared with 2.8% in Colorado.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in November (16% of them).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 6.0 deaths compared with 4.3 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 80911 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.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 | 7 |
| N Academy Blvd | 2 |
| SR-94 | 2 |
| US-24 | 2 |
| CR-FONTAINE Blvd | 1 |
| CR-N Carefree Cir | 1 |
| CR-SPACE Village Ave | 1 |
| E Las Vegas St | 1 |
| E Pikes Peak Ave | 1 |
| N Union 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 80911 at a glance
| Population | 33,027 |
| Density | 1,148 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $87,093 |
| Median home value | $376,467 |
| Home ownership | 86% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 101 a year in the 1990s and 143 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 5.8 a year in 2016–19 and 6.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 80911
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 80911?
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 80911?
Since 2015, I-25 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 80911: 7.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 80911?
Truck crashes in El Paso County peak in January, with 10.1% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 80911?
Since 2015, El Paso County has reported 88 garbage-truck crashes, or 5.2% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 80911 compare with Colorado?
The yearly rate is 19.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in El Paso County, vs 32.6 for Colorado.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 80911?
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.