Safety Measurement System - Complete SMS Profile (U.S. DOT# 834420)

WASTE CONNECTIONS OF COLORADO INC

U.S. DOT#: 834420

Address: 5500 FRANKLIN STREET
DENVER, CO 80216
Number of Vehicles: 480
Number of Drivers: 410
Number of Inspections: 76

Safety Rating & OOS Rates

(As of 01/30/2026 updated daily from SAFER )

Not Rated

Out of Service Rates

Type	OOS %	National Avg %
Vehicle	14.6	23.2
Driver	2.7	6.4
Hazmat		4.4

Licensing and Insurance

(As of 01/30/2026 updated hourly from L&I )

Active For-Hire Authority
Type	Yes/No	MC#/MX#
Property	No
Passenger	No
Household Goods	No
Broker	No

BASIC Status (Public Property Carrier View)

Behavior Analysis & Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs) Based on a 24-month record ending December 26, 2025

On-Road Performance
0.05 Measure	Not Public	0 Measure	4.13 Measure	0 Measure	Not Public	0.37 Measure
On-Road Performance Detail
Driver Inspections with Unsafe Driving Violations: 3 Safety Event Group: 3-4 driver inspections with Unsafe Driving Violations Avg. PU × UF: 482 Segment: Straight Carrier	Not Public	Driver Inspections: 76 with HOS Compliance Violations: 0 Safety Event Group: 21-100 relevant driver inspections	Vehicle Inspections: 41 with Vehicle Maint. Violations: 18 Safety Event Group: 21-100 relevant vehicle inspections	Driver Inspections: 76 with Drugs/Alcohol Violations: 0 Safety Event Group: No Safety Event Grouping	Not Public	Driver Inspections: 76 with Driver Fitness Violations: 2 Safety Event Group: 21-100 relevant driver inspections
Investigation Results
No Acute/Critical Violations Discovered	N/A	No Acute/Critical Violations Discovered	No Acute/Critical Violations Discovered	No Acute/Critical Violations Discovered	Not Public	No Acute/Critical Violations Discovered

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Violation Summary

Violations: 36


Violations	Description	# Violations	# OOS Violations	Violation Severity Weight	BASIC

392.2-SLLS2	State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit.	2	0	4	Unsafe Driving
392.2SLTRS	State/Local Laws - Truck routing restriction.	1	0	3	Unsafe Driving
383.23A2-LCDLN	License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL.	1	1	8	Driver Fitness
391.11B5-LNCDLNVE	License (Non-CDL) - Endorsement - Operate a CMV without proper endorsement or in violation of restriction. NOTE: Other than a 391.41 violation.	1	1	8	Driver Fitness
392.2-MCSR	Medical (Certificate) - Operating a CMV while in violation of state medical certification regulations.	1	0	1	Driver Fitness
393.100B-C	Cargo - Cargo not secured to prevent leaking/spilling/blowing/falling from CMV.	1	1	7	Vehicle Maint.
393.134B-CRHLC	Roll-on/Roll-off/Hook Lift Containers - Improper securement of a roll-on/roll-off and hook lift container.	3	3	7	Vehicle Maint.
393.207A-SAPPCBLM	Suspension - Axle positioning part cracked/broken/loose/missing.	1	0	7	Vehicle Maint.
393.43D-B	Brake - Missing or inoperable breakaway braking system on a trailer(s) or converter dolly.	1	1	4	Vehicle Maint.
393.43DBMA	Brake - Breakaway not attached to the towing vehicle.	1	1	4	Vehicle Maint.
393.45D-B	Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection.	1	0	4	Vehicle Maint.
393.47(e)	Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt	2	0	4	Vehicle Maint.
393.53B-B	Air Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear.	2	0	4	Vehicle Maint.
393.55D1-B	Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on truck/bus manufactured on or after March 1, 1997 and each single unit CMV on or after March 1, 1998.	2	0	4	Vehicle Maint.
393.78	Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers.	1	0	1	Vehicle Maint.
393.78A-WS	Washers - Inoperative washing system.	4	0	1	Vehicle Maint.
393.86B1-RIG	Rear Impact Guards - All other CMV''s, manufactured after December 31, 1952 inadequate or missing.	1	0	2	Vehicle Maint.
393.95A1	Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated.	1	0	2	Vehicle Maint.
393.95(f)	Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper.	1	0	2	Vehicle Maint.
393.9A-LHLI	Lighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative.	1	0	6	Vehicle Maint.
396.17C-PI	Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection.	4	0	4	Vehicle Maint.
396.3A1T	Tires (general)	1	0	8	Vehicle Maint.
396.3A1-TAOCV	Tires - All others, in contact with a part of the vehicle.	1	1	8	Vehicle Maint.
396.7A-SIBT	Tires - Solid item lodged between a set of dual tires	1	1	8	Vehicle Maint.

Inspection History

Total Inspections: 76


Report			Vehicle			Measure
Inspection Date	Number	State	Plate Number	Plate State	Type	Severity Weight (SW)	Time Weight (TiW)

12/19/2025	CO0117472851	CO	DFP778	CO	STRAIGHT TRUCK		3
12/15/2025	CO0117472833	CO	DMZK61	CO	STRAIGHT TRUCK		3
12/15/2025	CO0117472840	CO	DFP723	CO	STRAIGHT TRUCK		3
11/18/2025	CO1704000508	CO	AIGV10	CO	STRAIGHT TRUCK		3
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.134B-CRHLC Roll-on/Roll-off/Hook Lift Containers - Improper securement of a roll-on/roll-off and hook lift container (OOS)						7 + 2 (OOS)
10/28/2025	CO1330011750	CO	DSWD05	CO	STRAIGHT TRUCK		3
10/14/2025	CO0117472796	CO	BWZL95	CO	STRAIGHT TRUCK		3
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 396.17C-PI Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection						4
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.53B-B Air Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear						4
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.47(e) Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt						4
10/14/2025	CO0117472798	CO	DFP782	CO	STRAIGHT TRUCK		3
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.45D-B Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection						4
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.53B-B Air Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear						4
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.47(e) Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt						4
10/2/2025	CO0458894114	CO	DXCO28	CO	STRAIGHT TRUCK		3
8/21/2025	CO1702180430	CO	DXCM24	CO	STRAIGHT TRUCK		3
8/6/2025	CO0656041403	CO	DMZN40	CO	TRUCK TRACTOR		3
8/5/2025	CO1622620688	CO	AIGV17	CO	STRAIGHT TRUCK		3
Driver Fitness Violation: 391.11B5-LNCDLNVE License - Endorsement - Operate a CMV without proper endorsement or in violation of restriction. NOTE: Other than a 391.41 violation. (OOS)						8 + 2 (OOS)
8/4/2025	CO1206940064	CO	EIFJ21	CO	OTHER		3
7/25/2025	COM000540049	CO	AIIZ32	CO	STRAIGHT TRUCK		3
7/24/2025	WYPPCF000464	WY	EEBI11	CO	STRAIGHT TRUCK		3
7/17/2025	COM000450042	CO	BNVW39	CO	STRAIGHT TRUCK		3
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 396.17C-PI Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection						4
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.95(f) Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper						2
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.43DBMA Brake - Breakaway not attached to the towing vehicle (OOS)						4 + 2 (OOS)
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.43D-B Brake - Missing or inoperable breakaway braking system on a trailer(s) or converter dolly (OOS)						4 + 2 (OOS)
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.95A1 Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated.						2
7/17/2025	CO0307912599	CO	AIFG05	CO	STRAIGHT TRUCK		3
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.78A-WS Washers - Inoperative washing system.						1
7/7/2025	CO0721190211	CO	DFS303	CO	STRAIGHT TRUCK		3
7/4/2025	COM000540045	CO	AIIY95	CO	STRAIGHT TRUCK		3
Unsafe Driving Violation: 392.2-SLLS2 State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit						4
7/4/2025	COM000540047	CO	AIIZ32	CO	STRAIGHT TRUCK		3
Unsafe Driving Violation: 392.2-SLLS2 State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit						4
7/4/2025	COM000540046	CO	AIJ078	CO	STRAIGHT TRUCK		3
6/11/2025	CO0127670049	CO	DFS310	CO	STRAIGHT TRUCK		2
6/4/2025	CO1260090439	CO	DSWC86	CO	STRAIGHT TRUCK		2
6/2/2025	CO0656041303	CO	DFS178	CO	STRAIGHT TRUCK		2
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 396.17C-PI Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection						4
5/27/2025	COM000780007	CO	DFP778	CO	STRAIGHT TRUCK		2
5/27/2025	CO1622620569	CO	AIJB93	CO	STRAIGHT TRUCK		2
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.100B-C Cargo - Cargo not secured to prevent leaking/spilling/blowing/falling from CMV (OOS)						7 + 2 (OOS)
5/14/2025	CO1260090408	CO	AIIZ06	CO	STRAIGHT TRUCK		2
5/12/2025	CO0127564607	CO	DFP782	CO	STRAIGHT TRUCK		2
5/1/2025	CO1214190203	CO	AIIZ43	CO	STRAIGHT TRUCK		2
4/10/2025	CO1712030346	CO	DSWC14	CO	STRAIGHT TRUCK		2
4/10/2025	CO1712020350	CO	AHVS40	CO	STRAIGHT TRUCK		2
4/10/2025	CO0917461115	CO	AUET70	CO	STRAIGHT TRUCK		2
4/3/2025	CO0458893922	CO	DXCM27	CO	STRAIGHT TRUCK		2
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.55D1-B Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997 and each single unit CMV on or after 1998.						4
4/3/2025	CO0458893920	CO	BNYK52	CO	STRAIGHT TRUCK		2
4/3/2025	CO0458893921	CO	DXCO27	CO	STRAIGHT TRUCK		2
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.78A-WS Washers - Inoperative washing system.						1
4/3/2025	CO0458893928	CO	DXCN00	CO	STRAIGHT TRUCK		2
3/21/2025	CO0458893909	CO	DXCM24	CO	STRAIGHT TRUCK		2
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.55D1-B Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997 and each single unit CMV on or after 1998.						4
3/17/2025	COM000532885	CO	AIGV20	CO	STRAIGHT TRUCK		2
3/13/2025	CO0127564521	CO	DMZN40	CO	STRAIGHT TRUCK		2
2/5/2025	CO0028560541	CO	BMPW59	CO	STRAIGHT TRUCK		2
Driver Fitness Violation: 392.2-MCSR Medical (Certificate) - Operating a CMV while in violation of state medical certification regulations						1
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.207A-SAPPCBLM Suspension - Axle positioning part cracked/broken/loose/missing.						7
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.78A-WS Washers - Inoperative washing system.						1
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.9A-LHLI Lighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative						6
Driver Fitness Violation: 383.23A2-LCDLN License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL (OOS)						8 + 2 (OOS)
1/31/2025	CO0669872927	CO	AIGV13	CO	STRAIGHT TRUCK		2
1/3/2025	CO1237500319	CO	DRCS77	CO	STRAIGHT TRUCK		2
1/3/2025	CO0441030490	CO	DXCO27	CO	STRAIGHT TRUCK		2
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 396.3A1-TAOCV Tires - All others, in contact with a part of the vehicle (OOS)						8 + 2 (OOS)
1/3/2025	CO0441030491	CO	DXCO34	CO	STRAIGHT TRUCK		2
12/24/2024	CO1702180007	CO	AIIZ32	CO	STRAIGHT TRUCK		1
11/19/2024	COM000350038	CO	AIIZ40	CO	STRAIGHT TRUCK		1
Unsafe Driving Violation: 392.2SLTRS State/Local Laws - Truck routing restriction						3
11/14/2024	CO0028560437	CO	DXCM27	CO	STRAIGHT TRUCK		1
11/14/2024	CO0028560436	CO	DRCS77	CO	STRAIGHT TRUCK		1
10/21/2024	CO0819100562	CO	AIGV21	CO	STRAIGHT TRUCK		1
10/16/2024	CO0917460746	CO	AHVS16	CO	STRAIGHT TRUCK		1
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.78A-WS Washers - Inoperative washing system.						1
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 396.17C-PI Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection						4
9/19/2024	CO0169020028	CO	DSVU86	CO	STRAIGHT TRUCK		1
9/10/2024	CO0819100499	CO	DRCS77	CO	STRAIGHT TRUCK		1
8/1/2024	CO0411090003	CO	DFP811	CO	STRAIGHT TRUCK		1
7/24/2024	CO1318920024	CO	291RMX	CO	STRAIGHT TRUCK		1
7/11/2024	CO1067750457	CO	604HPY	CO	STRAIGHT TRUCK		1
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.78 Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers						1
7/10/2024	CO0819100362	CO	864IAZ	CO	STRAIGHT TRUCK		1
7/6/2024	WYPTCH000315	WY	BZYP56	CO	STRAIGHT TRUCK		1
7/6/2024	CO1112380603	CO	BZYP56	CO	STRAIGHT TRUCK		1
7/2/2024	CO0669872861	CO	AIIY82	CO	STRAIGHT TRUCK		1
5/30/2024	CO0464173666	CO	BMQF09	CO	STRAIGHT TRUCK		1
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.134B-CRHLC Roll-on/Roll-off/Hook Lift Containers - Improper securement of a roll-on/roll-off and hook lift container (OOS)						7 + 2 (OOS)
5/29/2024	CO0656040399	CO	DFS256	CO	STRAIGHT TRUCK		1
5/16/2024	CO0028560257	CO	AIIY93	CO	STRAIGHT TRUCK		1
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.86B1-RIG Rear Impact Guards - All other CMV's, manufactured after December 31, 1952 inadequate or missing						2
5/15/2024	COM000120024	CO	DFP774	CO	STRAIGHT TRUCK		1
5/14/2024	CO0028560251	CO	DMK660	CO	STRAIGHT TRUCK		1
5/14/2024	CO0028560252	CO	DRCS77	CO	STRAIGHT TRUCK		1
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.134B-CRHLC Roll-on/Roll-off/Hook Lift Containers - Improper securement of a roll-on/roll-off and hook lift container (OOS)						7 + 2 (OOS)
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 396.7A-SIBT Tires - Solid item lodged between a set of dual tires (OOS)						8 + 2 (OOS)
4/25/2024	COM000532861	CO	AIIY71	CO	STRAIGHT TRUCK		1
4/8/2024	CO1569252088	CO	DFP811	CO	STRAIGHT TRUCK		1
3/28/2024	CO1112380283	CO	DMZN40	CO	STRAIGHT TRUCK		1
3/11/2024	CO0127564283	CO	BWZQ44	CO	STRAIGHT TRUCK		1
3/1/2024	CO0591260003	CO	DFP843	CO	STRAIGHT TRUCK		1
2/23/2024	COM000120013	CO	BMQF16	CO	STRAIGHT TRUCK		1
2/12/2024	CO0917460100	CO	DFS021	CO	STRAIGHT TRUCK		1
1/31/2024	CO0127564260	CO	BWZQ44	CO	STRAIGHT TRUCK		1
1/23/2024	CO0656040058	CO	DMZN40	CO	STRAIGHT TRUCK		1
1/18/2024	CO0819100029	CO	AIIY67	CO	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
1/9/2024	COPM51000410	CO	AIIZ30	CO	STRAIGHT TRUCK		1
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 396.3A1T Tires (general)						8
12/28/2023	COPM51212244	CO	697RMX	CO	STRAIGHT TRUCK		1

Reviewed-Not Preventable Crash Activity (vehicles involved in crashes)

Total Number of Crashes: 0

This carrier has no crashes to display.

Crashes Included in SMS (vehicles involved in crashes)

Total Number of Crashes: 10


Report			Vehicle		Crash				Measure = Sum of the Total Weight (TotW)
Date	Number	State	Plate Number	Plate State	Fatal	Inj.	Tow.	HM	Severity Weight (SW)	Time Weight (TiW)	Total Weight (TotW)

9/26/2025	CO2025001666	CO	DFP786	CO	0	0	Yes	No	1	3	3
9/22/2025	CO2025001509	CO	DXCM21	CO	0	0	Yes	No	1	3	3
5/28/2025	CO2025000742	CO	DMZK62	CO	0	0	Yes	No	1	2	2
2/10/2025	CO2025000615	CO	DXCO19	CO	0	0	Yes	No	1	2	2
11/19/2024	CO2024002203	CO	DFP774	CO	0	0	Yes	No	1	1	1
9/9/2024	CO2024001736	CO	BWZQ45	CO	0	0	Yes	No	1	1	1
8/12/2024	CO2024001385	CO	AIJB93	CO	0	0	Yes	No	1	1	1
4/8/2024	CO2024000126	CO	DFP676	CO	0	1	Yes	No	2	1	2
2/29/2024	CO2024001842	CO	DFP676	CO	0	0	Yes	No	1	1	1
1/25/2024	CO2024001369	CO	AIIY65	CO	0	1	Yes	No	2	1	2

Investigation Results

Acute/Critical Violations: 0

This carrier has no Acute/Critical violations to display.

Summary of Activities

The summary includes information on the 5 most recent investigations and 24 months of inspections and crash history.

Most Recent Investigation: 4/29/2016 (Non-Ratable Review)
Total Inspections: 76
- Total Inspections without Violations used in SMS: 54
- Total Inspections with Violations used in SMS: 22
Total Crashes* : 10

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Summary of Activities (as of 12/26/2025, updated monthly)

The summary includes information on the 5 most recent investigations and 24 months of inspections and crash history.

Most Recent Investigation: 4/29/2016 (Non-Ratable Review)	Total Inspections: 76 Total inspections without violations used in SMS: 54 Total inspections with violations used in SMS: 22	Total Crashes: 10*
4/29/2016 (Non-Ratable Review)	# Insp. OOS Driver Inspections 76 2.6% Vehicle Inspections 41 14.6% Placardable HM Inspections 0 0.0% % Placardable HM Inspections 0.0%	Fatal Crashes 0 Injury Crashes 2 Towaway Crashes 8

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Average PU × Utilization Factor (as of 12/26/2025, updated monthly)

The SMS normalizes the Unsafe Driving and Crash Indicator BASICs measure by carrier size (i.e., a hybrid power unit and vehicle miles travelled measure) to account for exposure. Carrier size is defined as average power units multiplied by the utilization factor.

482 Average PU × Utilization Factor = 482 Average Power Units × 1 Utilization Factor

Average Power Units
Utilization Factor

In order to account for changes in a carrier's fleet size during the previous 24 months an average power unit value is used in the calculation to determine a carrier's Unsafe Driving BASIC and Crash Indicator measures.

482 Average Power Units = 480 Current Power Units + 480 Power Units 6 Months Ago + 486 Power Units 18 Months Ago
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The Utilization Factor is a multiplier that adjusted the average PU values based on the utilization in terms of VMT per average PU.

Determine Carrier Segment: Straight
Straight trucks/other vehicles constituting more than 30% of the total PU
U.S. DOT# 834420 = 97% Straight trucks/other vehicles
Determine VMT per Average Power Unit
13,493 VMT per Average Power Unit = 6,503,823 VMT From Registration (MCS-150) ÷ 482 Average Power Units

Based on Step 1 and 2 calculate the Utilization Factor

Straight Segment
Meets Criteria	VMT per Avgerage PU	Utilization Factor
	< 20,000	1
	20,000 – 60,000	1 = VMT per PU ÷ 20,000
	60,000 – 200,000	3
	> 200,000	1
	No Recent VMT Information	1

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The data in the Safety Measurement System (SMS) is performance data used by the Agency and Enforcement Community. A symbol, based on that data, indicates that FMCSA may prioritize a motor carrier for further monitoring.

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