ZIP 80927 (Colorado Springs, CO) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 80927: 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 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 5.3%, vs 2.8% in Colorado.
Overview
El Paso County has recorded 1,681 truck crashes since 2015, with 471 people injured and 69 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about 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%).
9.9% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 14.8% across Colorado.
Where crashes happen
US-24 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 80927 with 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come N Academy Blvd (2), N Union Blvd (2) and SR-94 (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 80927 fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use US-24, 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.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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) |
|---|---|
| US-24 | 4 |
| 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 Pikes Peak Ave | 1 |
| I-25 | 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 80927 at a glance
| Population | 8,036 |
| Density | 690 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $163,803 |
| Median home value | $587,079 |
| Home ownership | 92% |
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. 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 80927
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 80927?
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 80927?
Since 2015, US-24 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 80927: 4.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 80927?
January has the most truck crashes in El Paso County, 10.1% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 80927?
Garbage trucks were involved in 88 reported crashes in El Paso County since 2015 (5.2% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 80927 compared 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 80927?
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.