ZIP 80917 (Colorado Springs, CO) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 80917: 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. It runs above Colorado on garbage-truck share.
The headline for El Paso County: 1 in 19 crashes involve a garbage truck (88 since 2015), vs 2.8% across Colorado.
Overview
El Paso County has recorded 1,681 truck crashes since 2015, with 471 people injured and 69 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly 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%).
November through March accounts for 43.3% of truck crashes here, compared with 43.5% in Colorado.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, 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
I-25 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 80917 with 8 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: US-24 (3), N Academy Blvd (2) and N Union Blvd (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
88 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 5.2% share (Colorado: 2.8%).
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in November (16%).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 6.0 deaths compared with 4.3 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 80917 fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in El Paso County.
- 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
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 El Paso County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-25 | 8 |
| US-24 | 3 |
| N Academy Blvd | 2 |
| N Union Blvd | 2 |
| SR-94 | 2 |
| CR-BURGESS Rd | 1 |
| CR-N Carefree Cir | 1 |
| CR-SPACE Village Ave | 1 |
| E Las Vegas St | 1 |
| E Pikes Peak Ave | 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 80917 at a glance
| Population | 30,398 |
| Density | 2,091 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $72,991 |
| Median home value | $388,432 |
| Home ownership | 59% |
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 large-truck crashes: 5.8 a year in 2016–19, 6.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 80917
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 80917?
1,681 truck crashes have been reported in El Paso County since 2015, with 69 deaths and 471 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 80917?
I-25 had 8 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 80917 since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 80917?
Truck crashes in El Paso County peak in January, with 10.1% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 80917?
88 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in El Paso County since 2015, 5.2% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 80917 compare with Colorado?
Per 100,000 residents, El Paso County has 19.1 truck crashes a year; Colorado has 32.6.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 80917?
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.