Georgetown, CO truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Georgetown: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Georgetown and Clear Creek County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Clear Creek County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
3 of 381 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Clear Creek County compares with Colorado
Clear Creek County against Colorado and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Clear Creek County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Clear Creek County | Colorado | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 352.6 | 32.6 | 49.7 | 10.8× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.6 | 5.1 | 3.4 | 49% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.25 | 0.32 | 0.49 | 22% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.6% | 2.8% | 2.3% | 79% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 32.1% | 14.8% | 6.2% | 2.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.2% | 25.7% | 23.7% | 14% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 26.4% | 13.2% | 13.8% | 2.0× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 50.0% | 43.5% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 32.1% | 22.4% | 24.8% | 1.4× the state |
Compared with Colorado, Clear Creek County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
The headline for Clear Creek County: 32.1% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Colorado: 14.8%).
Overview
Clear Creek County has recorded 381 truck crashes since 2015, with 106 people injured and 10 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 11 days.
With 1 truck crash reported in Georgetown since 2015, this page uses Clear Creek County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
78% of truck crash reports in Clear Creek 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 (11.0% of the year) and are lowest in June (3.7%).
November through March accounts for 50.0% of truck crashes here, compared with 43.5% in Colorado.
More truck crashes happen at 7–8 am than at any other hour (9.4%).
Road surface: 32.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Colorado: 14.8%).
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Georgetown since 2015 were spread across roads: I-70 (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 3 of the truck crashes here, or 0.8%, compared with 2.8% in Colorado.
Route planning tips for Georgetown fleets
- Review driver schedules for February, the month with the most truck crashes.
- With 32.1% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Colorado), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Clear Creek County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-70 | 3 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Clear Creek County) |
|---|---|
| I 70 At Mp 216 | 13 |
| I 70 At Mp 227 | 8 |
| I 70 At Mp 244 | 8 |
| I70 At Mp 216 | 7 |
| I70 At Mp 246 | 7 |
| I 70 At Mp 240 | 6 |
| I 70 At Mp 229 | 6 |
| I 70 At Mp 218 | 6 |
Georgetown at a glance
| Population | 1,257 |
| Land area | 1.0 sq mi |
| Density | 1,257 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 80436) | $59,091 |
| Median home value (ZIP 80436) | $377,750 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Clear Creek 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 | 30 | — | 0.6 |
| 2000s | 34 | +15% | 0.7 |
| 2010s | 35 | +2% | 0.3 |
| 2020s | 32 | -9% | 1.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 30 a year in the 1990s and 32 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.5 a year in 2016–19 and 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Georgetown
How many truck accidents are there in Georgetown?
381 truck crashes have been reported in Clear Creek County since 2015, with 10 deaths and 106 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Georgetown?
The worst month is February: 11.0% of truck crashes in Clear Creek County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Georgetown?
Since 2015, Clear Creek County has reported 3 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.8% of its truck crashes.
How does Georgetown compare with Colorado for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Clear Creek County has 352.6 truck crashes a year; Colorado has 32.6.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Georgetown?
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.