WASTE MANAGEMENT OF COLORADO INC
USDOT 388132 • DBA: WM • 7780 E 96TH AVE, COMMERCE CITY, CO, 80022
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
No insurance filings found for this carrier in FMCSA records.
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Scores
Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
Inspection Activity Map
7 states • 361 inspections
Violation Summary (75 violations from latest 100 of 361 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 6 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78A-WS | Windshield condition defective | 5 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 4 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21TB2-DOT | 390.21TB2-DOT | 3 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | 3 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LLPL | Inoperable required lamps | 3 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LFTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-HLLH | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWG3 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.30-B | Battery improperly secured | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSML | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.55C2-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 2 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BALAC | Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21TC-MC | 390.21TC-MC | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:396.5B-L | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LLPL | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LHLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55D2-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45C-BSG | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLML | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.5A1-I | Intoxicating - No driver shall use alcohol or be under the influence of alcohol within 4 hours before going on duty or operating or having physical control of | 1 | 1 | — | Controlled Substances/Alcohol |
| FMCSR:393.55D1-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LCL | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.9A2-C | Cargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured | 1 | 1 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LSML | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA3 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIRP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8C-HOSF | RODS not accurate | 1 | 0 | 5 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWG1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSIV | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.83G | Exhaust - Discharging at a point forward or directly below the driver or sleeper compartment | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BOS | BRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:391.41B10-MC | Medical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial vehicle without corrective lenses or hearing aid as indicated on the driver's medical certificate | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LHLM | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
Peer Context
This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.
National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.
Inspection History (361 inspections)
Showing 50 of 361
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
25 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (25 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 25, 2025 | CO | TOW | 0 | 0 | Not Reported | E 470 AT MP 20 | ...228068 | WASTE MANAGEMENT OF COLORADO INC |
| Nov 17, 2025 | CO | INJURY | 0 | 1 | AURORA | E COLFAX AVE AT N GALENA ST | ...762128 | WASTE MANAGEMENT OF COLORADO INC |
| Oct 28, 2025 | CO | INJURY | 0 | 1 | Not Reported | W ARBOR PL AT W COAL MINE AVE | ...117872 | WASTE MANAGEMENT OF COLORADO INC |
| Oct 8, 2025 | CO | TOW | 0 | 0 | ARVADA | GLADIOLA ST AT GARDENIA ST | ...240124 | WASTE MANAGEMENT OF COLORADO INC |
| Aug 14, 2025 | CO | INJURY | 0 | 2 | LAKEWOOD | S ROONEY RD AT W ALAMEDA PKWY | ...230021 | WASTE MANAGEMENT OF COLORADO INC |
| Jun 2, 2025 | CO | TOW | 0 | 0 | ENGLEWOOD | W UNION AVE AT S SANTA FE DR | ...722571 | WASTE MANAGEMENT OF COLORADO INC |
| Mar 27, 2025 | CO | TOW | 0 | 0 | MONTE VISTA | HWY 285 AT 1ST AVE | ...209204 | WM |
| Mar 20, 2025 | CO | INJURY | 0 | 1 | AURORA | E SMITH PRKNG AT E SMITH DR | ...161959 | WM |
| Mar 13, 2025 | CO | TOW | 0 | 0 | Not Reported | I 25 AT MP 103 | ...058207 | WASTE MANAGEMENT OF COLORADO INC |
| Feb 28, 2025 | CO | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | HWY 287 AT MP 286 | ...240832 | WM |
| Jan 9, 2025 | CO | TOW | 0 | 0 | Not Reported | H RD AT 24 1/2 RD | ...274386 | WASTE MANAGEMENT OF COLORADO INC |
| Oct 8, 2024 | CO | INJURY | 0 | 2 | THORNTON | E 104TH AVE AT WASHINGTON ST | ...HR1573 | WM |
| Aug 23, 2024 | CO | TOW | 0 | 0 | AURORA | E MONTVIEW BLVD AT N AKRON ST | ...225008 | WM |
| Jul 22, 2024 | CO | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | I 76 AT E 168TH AVE | ...GJ3820 | WM |
| Jul 5, 2024 | CO | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | I 25 | ...161958 | WM |
| May 9, 2024 | CO | TOW | 0 | 0 | MEAD | HWY 66 AT CR 3 | ...232808 | WM |
| Apr 5, 2024 | CO | INJURY | 0 | 1 | AURORA | E SMITH RD AT BN AIRPORT BLVD | ...225810 | WM |
| Mar 4, 2024 | CO | TOW | 0 | 0 | CENTENNIAL | 6500 S OLATHE ST | ...212927 | WM |
| Feb 1, 2024 | CO | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | E HESS RD AT E HILLTOP RD | ...225176 | WM |
| Jan 30, 2024 | CO | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | 64TH AVE AT FRANKLIN ST | ...835005 | WM |
| Dec 25, 2023 | CO | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | I 70 AT MP 160 | ...021197 | WM |
| Oct 18, 2023 | CO | TOW | 0 | 0 | FORT COLLINS | W HARMONY RD AT REGENCY DR | ...835021 | WM |
| Jul 19, 2023 | CO | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | HWY 550 AT MP 15 | ...209058 | WM |
| Jul 3, 2023 | CO | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | HWY 491 AT MP 68 | ...298532 | WM |
| Jun 14, 2023 | CO | TOW | 0 | 0 | DENVER | E 14TH AVE AT N JOSEPHONE ST | ...221398 | WM |
Compliance Timeline
25 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records