ZIP 80922 (Colorado Springs, CO) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 80922: 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. It stands out for higher garbage-truck share.
El Paso County at a glance: 1 in 19 garbage-truck share of crashes is 5.3%, against 2.8% for Colorado.
Overview
Since 2015, 1,681 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in El Paso County. They injured 471 people and killed 69.
That averages about one truck crash every 3 days in fully reported years.
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%).
Road surface: 9.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Colorado: 14.8%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-25 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (5). Next come 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%).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 6.0, vs 4.3 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 80922 fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to I-25 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in November; review collection routes for that month.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 | 5 |
| US-24 | 3 |
| N Academy Blvd | 2 |
| N Union Blvd | 2 |
| SR-94 | 2 |
| CR-BURGESS Rd | 1 |
| CR-CURTIS Rd | 1 |
| CR-N Carefree Cir | 1 |
| CR-SPACE Village Ave | 1 |
| E Las Vegas St | 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 80922 at a glance
| Population | 30,453 |
| Density | 2,018 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $108,019 |
| Median home value | $446,198 |
| Home ownership | 70% |
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. 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 80922
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 80922?
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 80922?
I-25 had 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 80922 since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 80922?
The worst month is January: 10.1% of truck crashes in El Paso County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 80922?
Since 2015, El Paso County has reported 88 garbage-truck crashes, or 5.2% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 80922 compare with Colorado?
Per 100,000 residents, El Paso County has 19.1 truck crashes a year; Colorado has 32.6.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 80922?
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.