Inverness, CO truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Inverness: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Inverness and Arapahoe County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Arapahoe County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
5.0 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 3.2 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Arapahoe County compares with Colorado
Arapahoe County against Colorado and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Arapahoe County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Arapahoe County | Colorado | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 17.3 | 32.6 | 49.7 | 47% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.2 | 5.1 | 3.4 | 37% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.29 | 0.32 | 0.49 | 9% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.7% | 2.8% | 2.3% | 1.7× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 10.5% | 14.8% | 6.2% | 29% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.2% | 25.7% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 9.8% | 13.2% | 13.8% | 26% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 38.6% | 43.5% | 41.9% | 11% below the state |
| After dark | 23.3% | 22.4% | 24.8% | same |
Arapahoe County has lower values than Colorado for crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. It stands out for higher garbage-truck share.
Arapahoe County at a glance: 1 in 21 garbage-truck share of crashes is 4.7%, against 2.8% for Colorado.
Overview
Police reported 1,358 crashes involving commercial trucks in Arapahoe County since 2015: 403 people were injured and 42 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 3 days.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Inverness since 2015; patterns below come from Arapahoe County as a whole.
29% of truck crash reports in Arapahoe County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
The worst month is July with 9.7% of truck crashes; the quietest is March at 6.9%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 38.6% of truck crashes, vs 43.5% for Colorado.
The busiest hour is 1–2 pm, with 8.3% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 10.5% of truck crashes, compared with 14.8% in Colorado.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-25 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (4). It is followed by SR-83 (3), E Mississippi Ave (2) and SR-30 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
63 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 4.6% share (Colorado: 2.8%).
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in February (13%).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 5.0 deaths compared with 3.2 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Inverness fleets
- Plan July schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Arapahoe County.
- Look at alternatives to I-25 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in February; review collection routes for that month.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Arapahoe County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-25 | 4 |
| SR-83 | 3 |
| E Mississippi Ave | 2 |
| SR-30 | 2 |
| US-85 | 2 |
| CR-GUN Club Rd | 1 |
| E Alameda Ave | 1 |
| E Alameda Pkwy | 1 |
| E County Line Rd | 1 |
| E Evans Ave | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Arapahoe County) |
|---|---|
| I-25 | 39 |
| I 25 At Mp 198 | 10 |
| I 25 At Mp 196 | 10 |
| I 225 At E Mississippi Ave | 10 |
| E Arapahoe Rd | 10 |
| I70 .90 Miles E Of Mp 312 | 9 |
| E Belleview Ave | 7 |
| E470 At Mp 7 | 6 |
Inverness at a glance
| Land area | 1.1 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 80112) | $108,874 |
| Median home value (ZIP 80112) | $659,820 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Arapahoe 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 | 67 | — | 2.1 |
| 2000s | 113 | +69% | 2.8 |
| 2010s | 105 | -7% | 2.6 |
| 2020s | 119 | +13% | 3.8 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 67 to 119. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 3.0 a year in 2016–19 and 3.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Inverness
How common are truck crashes in Inverness?
Since 2015, 1,358 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Arapahoe County (403 injured, 42 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Inverness?
NHTSA data shows I-25 with 4 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Inverness since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Inverness?
Truck crashes in Arapahoe County peak in July, with 9.7% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Inverness?
Since 2015, Arapahoe County has reported 63 garbage-truck crashes, or 4.6% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Inverness compared with Colorado?
Per 100,000 residents, Arapahoe County has 17.3 truck crashes a year; Colorado has 32.6.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Inverness?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.