ZIP 80918 (Colorado Springs, CO) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 80918: 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 stands out for 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.
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%).
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.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 9.9% of truck crashes, compared with 14.8% in Colorado.
Where crashes happen
I-25 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 80918 with 6 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
Garbage trucks account for 88 of the truck crashes here, or 5.2%, compared with 2.8% in Colorado.
Their busiest month is November, with 16% of garbage-truck crashes.
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 6.0, vs 4.3 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 80918 fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use I-25, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Waste haulers: November is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in El Paso County.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 | 6 |
| 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 80918 at a glance
| Population | 50,005 |
| Density | 1,611 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $87,685 |
| Median home value | $442,101 |
| Home ownership | 64% |
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 80918
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 80918?
Since 2015, 1,681 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in El Paso County (471 injured, 69 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 80918?
NHTSA data shows I-25 with 6 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 80918 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 80918?
The worst month is January: 10.1% of truck crashes in El Paso County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 80918?
Since 2015, El Paso County has reported 88 garbage-truck crashes, or 5.2% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 80918 compare with Colorado for truck crashes?
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 80918?
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.