Is Waste Connections of Colorado Inc Safe? DOT 834420 – Safety Rating, Crashes & Violations

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Waste Connections of Colorado Inc is a registered motor carrier with the FMCSA under USDOT number 834420. The company operates from Denver, CO and maintains an active operating status with 480 power units and 410 drivers on record.

Safety Rating

FMCSA Safety Rating

— Not Rated

No formal safety rating has been assigned to Waste Connections of Colorado Inc by the FMCSA. View official FMCSA record →

Inspection Summary

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Vehicle OOS

76 inspections reflects moderate road activity.

OOS Rate14.47%

The out-of-service (OOS) rate represents the percentage of inspections that resulted in the carrier being placed out of service. 14.5% — approaching the national vehicle OOS average of ~21%.

Crash History

Crash Records

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Tow-Away

8 crashes on record. This is within a common range for active carriers — assess relative to fleet size and inspection volume.

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Carrier Insight

Waste Connections of Colorado Inc is a large motor carrier operating in Colorado. With 76 total inspections on record, the carrier has an out-of-service rate of 14.5%, which is below the national average of approximately 21%. 8 crashes have been reported. Review crash details alongside fleet size and inspection history before making hiring decisions.

Waste Connections of Colorado Inc has not received a formal safety rating from the FMCSA. This is common for smaller or newer carriers and does not necessarily indicate a safety problem.

The company operates 480 power units and employs 410 drivers. This fleet size places it among the larger carriers in the FMCSA registry.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is USDOT Number 834420?

USDOT number 834420 is assigned to Waste Connections of Colorado Inc, an active motor carrier registered with the FMCSA, based in Denver, CO.

How many inspections has Waste Connections of Colorado Inc had?

Waste Connections of Colorado Inc has recorded 76 total inspections with 11 out-of-service orders, representing an OOS rate of 14.47%.

Where is Waste Connections of Colorado Inc located?

Waste Connections of Colorado Inc is headquartered at 5500 Franklin Street, Denver, CO 80216.

What does "Not Rated" mean?

"Not Rated" means the FMCSA has not conducted a formal compliance review for this carrier. It does not indicate a safety problem — many active carriers operate without a formal rating.

Is zero crashes always a good sign?

Generally yes, but context matters. A carrier with zero crashes and very few inspections may simply have limited road exposure. Always review crash data alongside inspection volume and fleet size.

What is a normal OOS rate?

The national average vehicle out-of-service rate is approximately 21%. Driver OOS averages around 5%. Rates significantly above these thresholds may indicate recurring compliance issues.

How often is FMCSA data updated?

FMCSA publishes updated carrier data monthly. This page reflects the most recent available snapshot, updated on the date shown above.

Data sourced from the FMCSA Open Data Portal. Updated monthly. DOT# 834420 · Last updated: 2026-03-09. View official FMCSA record →

Waste Connections of Colorado Inc (DOT# 834420) – FMCSA Carrier Profile