WASTE CONNECTIONS OF COLORADO INC
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5500 FRANKLIN STREET
DENVER, CO 80216 - 480
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Safety Rating & OOS Rates AND Licensing and Insurance
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BASIC Status
(Public Property Carrier View)
Behavior Analysis & Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs) Based on a 24-month record ending May 15, 2026
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Unsafe Driving
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Not Public Crash Indicator
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Hours-of-Service Compliance
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Vehicle Maintenance
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Controlled Substances and Alcohol
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Not Public Hazardous Materials Compliance
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Driver Fitness
| On-Road Performance | ||||||
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| 0.03 | Not Public | 0 | 3.59 | 0 | Not Public | 0.25 |
| On-Road Performance Detail | ||||||
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3-4 driver inspections with Unsafe Driving Violations
480
Straight Carrier
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Not Public |
72
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21-100 relevant driver inspections
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40
21
21-100 relevant vehicle inspections
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72
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No Safety Event Grouping
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Not Public |
72
2
21-100 relevant driver inspections
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| 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: 39
| Violations | Description | # Violations | # OOS Violations | Violation Severity Weight | BASIC |
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| 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 - 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 | 2 | 2 | 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-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997 and each single unit CMV on or after 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. | 6 | 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-LCL | Lighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative | 1 | 0 | 2 | Vehicle Maint. |
| 393.9A-LHLI | Lighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative | 1 | 0 | 6 | Vehicle Maint. |
| 393.9A-LLPL | Lighting - License plate lamp inoperative | 1 | 0 | 2 | Vehicle Maint. |
| 393.9A-LSLI | Lighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative. | 1 | 0 | 6 | Vehicle Maint. |
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | 5 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maint. |
| 396.3A1-TAOCV | Tires - All others, in contact with a part of the vehicle | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maint. |
Inspection History
Total Inspections: 72
| Report | Vehicle | Measure | |||||
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| Inspection Date | Number | State | Plate Number | Plate State | Type |
Severity Weight (SW) |
Time Weight (TiW) |
| 5/4/2026 | CO0721190423 | CO | BWZL94 | CO | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 3 | |
| 396.17C-PI Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | 4 | ||||||
| 4/1/2026 | CO1448930273 | CO | AIJA05 | CO | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 3 | |
| 393.78A-WS Washers - Inoperative washing system. | 1 | ||||||
| 3/4/2026 | CO1513415558 | CO | AFMP59 | CO | TRUCK TRACTOR | 3 | |
| 3/4/2026 | CO0385101420 | CO | DXCO19 | CO | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 3 | |
| 393.9A-LLPL Lighting - License plate lamp inoperative | 2 | ||||||
| 3/4/2026 | CO0385101418 | CO | DXC031 | CO | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 3 | |
| 2/5/2026 | CO1330011945 | CO | DFP786 | CO | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 3 | |
| 2/3/2026 | CO1712031046 | CO | DFP923 | CO | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 3 | |
| 1/8/2026 | CO1237500613 | CO | DXCO30 | CO | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 3 | |
| 393.78A-WS Washers - Inoperative washing system. | 1 | ||||||
| 1/8/2026 | CO1622620861 | CO | DXDH93 | CO | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 3 | |
| 1/5/2026 | CO0721190347 | CO | DFS389 | CO | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 3 | |
| 393.9A-LSLI Lighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative. | 6 | ||||||
| 393.9A-LCL Lighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative | 2 | ||||||
| 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 | |
| 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 | 2 | |
| 10/14/2025 | CO0117472796 | CO | BWZL95 | CO | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 2 | |
| 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 | ||||||
| 393.47(e) Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | 4 | ||||||
| 396.17C-PI Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | 4 | ||||||
| 10/14/2025 | CO0117472798 | CO | DFP782 | CO | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 2 | |
| 393.45D-B Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection | 4 | ||||||
| 393.47(e) Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | 4 | ||||||
| 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 | ||||||
| 10/2/2025 | CO0458894114 | CO | DXCO28 | CO | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 2 | |
| 8/21/2025 | CO1702180430 | CO | DXCM24 | CO | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 2 | |
| 8/6/2025 | CO0656041403 | CO | DMZN40 | CO | TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | |
| 8/5/2025 | CO1622620688 | CO | AIGV17 | CO | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 2 | |
| 391.11B5-LNCDLNVE License - Endorsement - Operate a CMV without proper endorsement (OOS) | 8 + 2 (OOS) | ||||||
| 8/4/2025 | CO1206940064 | CO | EIFJ21 | CO | OTHER | 2 | |
| 7/25/2025 | COM000540049 | CO | AIIZ32 | CO | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 2 | |
| 7/24/2025 | WYPPCF000464 | WY | EEBI11 | CO | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 2 | |
| 7/17/2025 | COM000450042 | CO | BNVW39 | CO | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 2 | |
| 393.43DBMA Brake - Breakaway not attached to the towing vehicle (OOS) | 4 + 2 (OOS) | ||||||
| 393.43D-B Brake - Missing or inoperable breakaway braking system on a trailer(s) or converter dolly (OOS) | 4 + 2 (OOS) | ||||||
| 396.17C-PI Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | 4 | ||||||
| 393.95(f) Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 2 | ||||||
| 393.95A1 Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | 2 | ||||||
| 7/17/2025 | CO0307912599 | CO | AIFG05 | CO | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 2 | |
| 393.78A-WS Washers - Inoperative washing system. | 1 | ||||||
| 7/7/2025 | CO0721190211 | CO | DFS303 | CO | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 2 | |
| 7/4/2025 | COM000540045 | CO | AIIY95 | CO | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 2 | |
| 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 | 2 | |
| 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 | 2 | |
| 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 | |
| 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 | |
| 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 | 1 | |
| 5/12/2025 | CO0127564607 | CO | DFP782 | CO | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | |
| 5/1/2025 | CO1214190203 | CO | AIIZ43 | CO | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | |
| 4/10/2025 | CO1712030346 | CO | DSWC14 | CO | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | |
| 4/10/2025 | CO1712020350 | CO | AHVS40 | CO | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | |
| 4/10/2025 | CO0917461115 | CO | AUET70 | CO | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | |
| 4/3/2025 | CO0458893922 | CO | DXCM27 | CO | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | |
| 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 | 1 | |
| 4/3/2025 | CO0458893921 | CO | DXCO27 | CO | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | |
| 393.78A-WS Washers - Inoperative washing system. | 1 | ||||||
| 4/3/2025 | CO0458893928 | CO | DXCN00 | CO | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | |
| 3/21/2025 | CO0458893909 | CO | DXCM24 | CO | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | |
| 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 | 1 | |
| 3/13/2025 | CO0127564521 | CO | DMZN40 | CO | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | |
| 2/5/2025 | CO0028560541 | CO | BMPW59 | CO | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | |
| 393.207A-SAPPCBLM Suspension - Axle positioning part cracked/broken/loose/missing. | 7 | ||||||
| 393.78A-WS Washers - Inoperative washing system. | 1 | ||||||
| 393.9A-LHLI Lighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative | 6 | ||||||
| 383.23A2-LCDLN License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL (OOS) | 8 + 2 (OOS) | ||||||
| 392.2-MCSR Medical (Certificate) - Operating a CMV while in violation of state medical certification regulations | 1 | ||||||
| 1/31/2025 | CO0669872927 | CO | AIGV13 | CO | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | |
| 1/3/2025 | CO1237500319 | CO | DRCS77 | CO | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | |
| 1/3/2025 | CO0441030490 | CO | DXCO27 | CO | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | |
| 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 | 1 | |
| 12/24/2024 | CO1702180007 | CO | AIIZ32 | CO | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | |
| 11/19/2024 | COM000350038 | CO | AIIZ40 | CO | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | |
| 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 | |
| 396.17C-PI Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | 4 | ||||||
| 393.78A-WS Washers - Inoperative washing system. | 1 | ||||||
| 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 | |
| 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 | |
| 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 | |
| 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 | |
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: 9
| Report | Vehicle | Crash | Measure = Sum of the Total Weight (TotW) | ||||||||
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| Date | Number | State | Plate Number | Plate State | Fatal | Inj. | Tow. | HM |
Severity Weight (SW) |
Time
Weight (TiW) |
Total Weight (TotW) |
| 3/16/2026 | CO2026000386 | CO | DFP863 | CO | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| 2/21/2026 | CO2026000267 | CO | AFMP54 | CO | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| 9/26/2025 | CO2025001666 | CO | DFP786 | CO | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| 9/22/2025 | CO2025001509 | CO | DXCM21 | CO | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| 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 | 1 | 1 |
| 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 |
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.
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As part of FMCSA’s IT modernization strategy, we are in the process of merging our data platforms to make it easier for you to find the information you need. During this transition, please refer to the links below for additional information about this carrier.
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Enforcement Cases
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