ZIP 80919 (Colorado Springs, CO) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 80919: 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.
What stands out in El Paso County: 1 in 19 crashes involve a garbage truck (88 since 2015), vs 2.8% across Colorado.
Overview
Since 2015, 1,681 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in El Paso County. They injured 471 people and killed 69.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly 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%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 43.3% of truck crashes, vs 43.5% for Colorado.
More truck crashes happen at 11 am–12 pm than at any other hour (8.6%).
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 80919 with 7 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by N Academy Blvd (2), N Union Blvd (2) and E Las Vegas St (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 88 crashes, 5.2% of the total, against 2.8% across Colorado.
Their busiest month is November, with 16% of garbage-truck crashes.
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 6.0 deaths compared with 4.3 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 80919 fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 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 | 7 |
| N Academy Blvd | 2 |
| N Union Blvd | 2 |
| E Las Vegas St | 1 |
| E Pikes Peak Ave | 1 |
| Palmer Park Blvd | 1 |
| S Tejon St | 1 |
| S Union Blvd | 1 |
| SR-115 | 1 |
| SR-21 | 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 80919 at a glance
| Population | 27,787 |
| Density | 392 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $119,518 |
| Median home value | $605,947 |
| Home ownership | 75% |
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. 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 80919
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 80919?
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 80919?
NHTSA data shows I-25 with 7 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 80919 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 80919?
The worst month is January: 10.1% of truck crashes in El Paso County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 80919?
Since 2015, El Paso County has reported 88 garbage-truck crashes, or 5.2% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 80919 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 80919?
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.