Sheridan, CO truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Sheridan: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Sheridan 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 sits below Colorado on 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
Arapahoe County has recorded 1,358 truck crashes since 2015, with 403 people injured and 42 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 3 days.
Only 35 truck crashes were reported in Sheridan 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
Truck crashes peak in July (9.7% of the year) and are lowest in March (6.9%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 38.6% of truck crashes, vs 43.5% for Colorado.
More truck crashes happen at 1–2 pm than at any other hour (8.3%).
10.5% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 14.8% across Colorado.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-25 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (6). After it: I-70 (5), SR-121 (4) and US-85 (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 63 crashes, 4.6% of the total, against 2.8% across Colorado.
Their busiest month is February, with 13% of garbage-truck crashes.
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 5.0 deaths compared with 3.2 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Sheridan fleets
- Review driver schedules for July, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use I-25, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Waste haulers: February is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Arapahoe County.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
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 | 6 |
| I-70 | 5 |
| SR-121 | 4 |
| US-85 | 3 |
| SR-30 | 2 |
| SR-88 | 2 |
| W Jewell Ave | 2 |
| 15th St | 1 |
| Arkins Ct | 1 |
| CR-93 | 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 |
Sheridan at a glance
| Population | 5,932 |
| Land area | 2.2 sq mi |
| Density | 2,666 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 80110) | $85,900 |
| Median home value (ZIP 80110) | $499,402 |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 67 a year in the 1990s and 119 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 3.0 a year in 2016–19, 3.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Sheridan
How many truck accidents are there in Sheridan?
Arapahoe County has had 1,358 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 403 people and killing 42.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Sheridan?
NHTSA data shows I-25 with 6 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Sheridan since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Sheridan?
The worst month is July: 9.7% of truck crashes in Arapahoe County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Sheridan?
Since 2015, Arapahoe County has reported 63 garbage-truck crashes, or 4.6% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Sheridan compare with Colorado?
Arapahoe County records 17.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 32.6 across Colorado.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Sheridan?
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.