It was part of a four-vehicle crash at Highway 85 and O Street North of Greeley shortly after 7:15 a.m. Thursday.
The Greeley Fire Department says it called in a heavy-duty tow truck to stabilize the trash truck, so crews could safely cut out the windshield and remove the driver, who was not hurt.
Three people in the car, including two children, were also not hurt but were taken to the hospital to be checked out.
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