Acres Green, CO truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Acres Green: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Acres Green and Douglas County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Douglas County numbers.
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 |
Douglas County sits below Colorado on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. It runs above Colorado on on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
What stands out in Acres Green: I-25 4 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of Acres Green.
Overview
Douglas County has recorded 959 truck crashes since 2015, with 260 people injured and 20 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 4 days in fully reported years.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Acres Green since 2015, this page uses Douglas County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
70% of truck crash reports in Douglas County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 9.8% of truck crashes; the quietest is June at 6.5%.
November through March accounts for 44.0% of truck crashes here, compared with 43.5% in Colorado.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out with 8.9% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 17.8% 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). Next come SR-83 (3), US-85 (2) and Butterfield Crossing Dr (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 19 of the truck crashes here, or 2.0%, compared with 2.8% in Colorado.
Route planning tips for Acres Green fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along I-25; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 17.8% of truck crashes here, more than Colorado; schedule winter 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 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-25 | 4 |
| SR-83 | 3 |
| US-85 | 2 |
| Butterfield Crossing Dr | 1 |
| E County Line Rd | 1 |
| E Evans Ave | 1 |
| E Hampden Ave | 1 |
| S Abilene St | 1 |
| S Holly St | 1 |
| SR-177 | 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 |
Acres Green at a glance
| Land area | 0.6 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 80124) | $129,858 |
| Median home value (ZIP 80124) | $783,372 |
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 |
In the 1990s about 37 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 88. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.5 a year in 2016–19 and 2.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Acres Green
How many truck accidents are there in Acres Green?
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 Acres Green?
I-25 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Acres Green since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Acres Green?
Truck crashes in Douglas County peak in January, with 9.8% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Acres Green?
Since 2015, Douglas County has reported 19 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.0% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Acres Green compared with Colorado?
Per 100,000 residents, Douglas County has 21.0 truck crashes a year; Colorado has 32.6.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Acres Green?
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.