Adams County, CO truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Adams County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
6.5 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 3.4 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Adams County compares with Colorado
Adams County against Colorado and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Adams County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Adams County | Colorado | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 42.0 | 32.6 | 49.7 | 1.3× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.4 | 5.1 | 3.4 | 33% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.28 | 0.32 | 0.49 | 12% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.1% | 2.8% | 2.3% | 1.1× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 7.2% | 14.8% | 6.2% | 51% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 27.5% | 25.7% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 8.1% | 13.2% | 13.8% | 38% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.7% | 43.5% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 20.6% | 22.4% | 24.8% | 8% below the state |
Adams County sits below Colorado on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above Colorado on crashes per 100k residents / yr and garbage-truck share.
The headline for Adams County: April is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes: 17% of them.
Overview
Adams County has recorded 2,673 truck crashes since 2015, with 777 people injured and 89 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 2 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
February has the most truck crashes, 9.1% of the yearly total, while May has the fewest (7.4%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 42.7% of truck crashes, against 43.5% across Colorado.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 8.4% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 7.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Colorado: 14.8%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks in Adams County is I-76, with 8 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: I-25 (6), I-70 (5) and SR-470 (4).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 84 of the truck crashes here, or 3.1%, compared with 2.8% in Colorado.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in April (17%).
They recorded 6.5 deaths per 100 crashes, against 3.4 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Adams County fleets
- Review driver schedules for February, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along I-76; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Waste haulers: April is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Adams County.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Adams County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Adams County) |
|---|---|
| I-76 | 8 |
| I-25 | 6 |
| I-70 | 5 |
| SR-470 | 4 |
| SR-79 | 4 |
| SR-53 | 3 |
| SR-7 | 3 |
| US-85 | 3 |
| I-270 | 2 |
| Irma Dr | 2 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Adams County) |
|---|---|
| I-25 | 53 |
| I270 At Hwy 85 | 17 |
| I 25 At Mp 217 | 11 |
| I 76 At Mp 6 | 11 |
| I 25 At Mp 221 | 10 |
| I 70 At N Chambers Rd | 10 |
| I76 At Mp 10 | 9 |
| I25 At Mp 218 | 9 |
Adams County at a glance
| Population | 542,973 |
| Land area | 1,166.8 sq mi |
| Density | 465 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $97,855 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Adams County since the 1990s
Combines the FMCSA crash file (all reported truck crashes, real coverage from about 1990) with NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes involving a large truck, 1982–2024).
| Decade | Truck crashes / yr | Change | Fatal crashes / yr (FARS) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 129 | — | 4.3 |
| 2000s | 192 | +50% | 3.4 |
| 2010s | 207 | +7% | 5.5 |
| 2020s | 223 | +8% | 6.8 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 129 to 223. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 8.8 a year in 2016–19, 6.8 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Adams County
ZIP codes in Adams County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Adams County
How many truck crashes happen in Adams County?
Since 2015, 2,673 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Adams County (777 injured, 89 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Adams County?
I-76 had 8 fatal crashes involving a large truck in Adams County since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Adams County?
Truck crashes in Adams County peak in February, with 9.1% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Adams County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 84 reported crashes in Adams County since 2015 (3.1% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Adams County compare with Colorado?
Per 100,000 residents, Adams County has 42.0 truck crashes a year; Colorado has 32.6.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Adams County?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.