Douglas County, CO truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Douglas County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
19 of 959 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Douglas County compares with Colorado
Douglas County against Colorado and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Douglas County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Douglas County | Colorado | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 21.0 | 32.6 | 49.7 | 36% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.2 | 5.1 | 3.4 | 57% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.27 | 0.32 | 0.49 | 16% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.9% | 2.8% | 2.3% | 33% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 17.8% | 14.8% | 6.2% | 1.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.1% | 25.7% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 14.6% | 13.2% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 44.0% | 43.5% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 21.2% | 22.4% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with Colorado, Douglas County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. It stands out for higher on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
Douglas County at a glance: SR-83 deadliest road: 9 fatal truck crashes in Douglas County since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 959 crashes involving commercial trucks in Douglas County since 2015: 260 people were injured and 20 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 4 days.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 9.8% of the yearly total, while June has the fewest (6.5%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 44.0% of truck crashes, vs 43.5% for Colorado.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out with 8.9% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 17.8% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Colorado: 14.8%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks in Douglas County is SR-83, with 9 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: I-25 (4), Butterfield Crossing Dr (1) and CR-HILLTOP Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 19 crashes, 2.0% of the total, against 2.8% across Colorado.
Route planning tips for Douglas County fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use SR-83, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- With 17.8% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Colorado), plan winter equipment checks early.
- 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 Douglas County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Douglas County) |
|---|---|
| SR-83 | 9 |
| I-25 | 4 |
| Butterfield Crossing Dr | 1 |
| CR-HILLTOP Rd | 1 |
| CR-SPRUCE Mountain Rd | 1 |
| SR-67 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Douglas County) |
|---|---|
| I25 At Mp 172 | 14 |
| I 25 At Mp 181 | 11 |
| I25 At Mp 194 | 9 |
| I25 At Mp 168 | 9 |
| I25 At Mp 167 | 9 |
| Hwy 470 At Mp 17 | 8 |
| I 25 At Mp 189 | 8 |
| I 25 At Mp 193 | 8 |
Douglas County at a glance
| Population | 393,995 |
| Land area | 840.9 sq mi |
| Density | 469 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $152,846 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Douglas 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 | 37 | — | 1.4 |
| 2000s | 69 | +87% | 1.5 |
| 2010s | 68 | -2% | 1.3 |
| 2020s | 88 | +30% | 2.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 37 to 88. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.5 a year in 2016–19, 2.2 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Douglas County
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Questions fleets ask about Douglas County
How many truck crashes happen in Douglas County?
959 truck crashes have been reported in Douglas County since 2015, with 20 deaths and 260 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Douglas County?
NHTSA data shows SR-83 with 9 fatal large-truck crashes in Douglas County since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Douglas County?
Truck crashes in Douglas County peak in January, with 9.8% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Douglas County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 19 reported crashes in Douglas County since 2015 (2.0% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Douglas County compare with Colorado?
The yearly rate is 21.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Douglas County, vs 32.6 for Colorado.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Douglas County?
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.