Shaw Heights, CO truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Shaw Heights: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Shaw Heights and Adams County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Adams County numbers.
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 has lower values than Colorado for deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr and garbage-truck share.
Adams County at a glance: April garbage-truck crashes peak in April (17% of the year's total).
Overview
Police reported 2,673 crashes involving commercial trucks in Adams County since 2015: 777 people were injured and 89 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 2 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Shaw Heights since 2015, this page uses Adams County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
35% of truck crash reports in Adams County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in February (9.1% of the year) and are lowest in May (7.4%).
November through March accounts for 42.7% of truck crashes here, compared with 43.5% in Colorado.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, 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
Within this area, I-25 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (10). It is followed by I-70 (7), I-76 (4) and SR-35 (3).
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 Shaw Heights fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Adams County.
- Where you can, review stops along I-25; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in April; review collection routes for that month.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
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 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-25 | 10 |
| I-70 | 7 |
| I-76 | 4 |
| SR-35 | 3 |
| SR-53 | 3 |
| SR-95 | 3 |
| I-270 | 2 |
| Irma Dr | 2 |
| SR-121 | 2 |
| SR-128 | 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 |
Shaw Heights at a glance
| Land area | 0.7 sq mi |
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 crashes involving a large truck averaged 8.8 a year in 2016–19 and 6.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Shaw Heights
How common are truck crashes in Shaw Heights?
2,673 truck crashes have been reported in Adams County since 2015, with 89 deaths and 777 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Shaw Heights?
NHTSA data shows I-25 with 10 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Shaw Heights since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Shaw Heights?
February has the most truck crashes in Adams County, 9.1% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Shaw Heights?
Since 2015, Adams County has reported 84 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.1% of its truck crashes.
How does Shaw Heights compare with Colorado for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 42.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Adams County, vs 32.6 for Colorado.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Shaw Heights?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.