Paragon Estates, CO truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Paragon Estates: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Paragon Estates and Boulder County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Boulder County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
4.5 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 4.5 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Boulder County compares with Colorado
Boulder County against Colorado and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Boulder County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Boulder County | Colorado | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 14.6 | 32.6 | 49.7 | 55% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.5 | 5.1 | 3.4 | 12% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.36 | 0.32 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.1% | 2.8% | 2.3% | 1.5× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 10.2% | 14.8% | 6.2% | 31% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 29.0% | 25.7% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.0% | 13.2% | 13.8% | 24% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.9% | 43.5% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 10.0% | 22.4% | 24.8% | 55% below the state |
Boulder County has lower values than Colorado for crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
Paragon Estates at a glance: US-287 deadliest road: 5 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Paragon Estates since 2015.
Overview
Boulder County has recorded 563 truck crashes since 2015, with 212 people injured and 24 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 8 days in fully reported years.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Paragon Estates since 2015, this page uses Boulder County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
36% of truck crash reports in Boulder County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
June has the most truck crashes, 10.8% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (5.9%).
November through March accounts for 42.9% of truck crashes here, compared with 43.5% in Colorado.
The busiest hour is 1–2 pm, with 11.0% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 10.2% of truck crashes, compared with 14.8% in Colorado.
Where crashes happen
US-287 leads within 10 miles of Paragon Estates with 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by SR-93 (3), SR-128 (2) and US-36 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 24 of the truck crashes here, or 4.3%, compared with 2.8% in Colorado.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in August (17% of them).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 4.5 deaths compared with 4.5 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Paragon Estates fleets
- Plan June schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Boulder County.
- Where you can, review stops along US-287; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at August schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 29.0% of truck crashes here, more than Colorado; adjust start times where you can.
- 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 Boulder County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-287 | 5 |
| SR-93 | 3 |
| SR-128 | 2 |
| US-36 | 2 |
| CR-SUNSHINE Canyon Dr | 1 |
| SR-119 | 1 |
| SR-121 | 1 |
| SR-7 | 1 |
| Uptown Ave | 1 |
| W 144th Ave | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Boulder County) |
|---|---|
| Hwy 287 At Mp 306 | 4 |
| Hwy 66 At Mp 37 | 4 |
| Ken Pratt Blvd At Bowen St | 3 |
| Hwy 66 At Mp 38 | 3 |
| Hwy 52 At Mp 6 | 3 |
| Hwy 36 At Mp 44 | 3 |
| Hwy 36 At Mp 42 | 3 |
| Hwy 36 At Mp 40 | 3 |
Paragon Estates at a glance
| Land area | 1.7 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 80303) | $78,555 |
| Median home value (ZIP 80303) | $960,833 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Boulder 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 | 34 | — | 1.4 |
| 2000s | 46 | +36% | 1.9 |
| 2010s | 50 | +8% | 2.6 |
| 2020s | 44 | -13% | 1.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 34 to 44. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 4.2 a year in 2016–19 and 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Paragon Estates
How many truck accidents are there in Paragon Estates?
563 truck crashes have been reported in Boulder County since 2015, with 24 deaths and 212 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Paragon Estates?
NHTSA data shows US-287 with 5 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Paragon Estates since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Paragon Estates?
June has the most truck crashes in Boulder County, 10.8% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Paragon Estates?
Garbage trucks were involved in 24 reported crashes in Boulder County since 2015 (4.3% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Paragon Estates compare with Colorado?
Per 100,000 residents, Boulder County has 14.6 truck crashes a year; Colorado has 32.6.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Paragon Estates?
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.