Castle Pines, CO truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Castle Pines: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Castle Pines 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 |
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.
Castle Pines at a glance: SR-83 deadliest road: 5 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Castle Pines since 2015.
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 4 truck crashes reported in Castle Pines 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
January has the most truck crashes, 9.8% of the yearly total, while June has the fewest (6.5%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 44.0% of truck crashes, against 43.5% across Colorado.
More truck crashes happen at 11 am–12 pm than at any other hour (8.9%).
Road surface: 17.8% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Colorado: 14.8%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-83 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (5). It is followed by I-25 (4), Butterfield Crossing Dr (1) and CR-HILLTOP Rd (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 Castle Pines fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to SR-83 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 17.8% of truck crashes here, more than Colorado; schedule winter checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
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) |
|---|---|
| SR-83 | 5 |
| I-25 | 4 |
| Butterfield Crossing Dr | 1 |
| CR-HILLTOP Rd | 1 |
| E County Line Rd | 1 |
| S Holly St | 1 |
| SR-177 | 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 |
Castle Pines at a glance
| Population | 15,162 |
| Land area | 9.6 sq mi |
| Density | 1,581 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 80108) | $181,049 |
| Median home value (ZIP 80108) | $884,636 |
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.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Castle Pines
How common are truck crashes in Castle Pines?
Douglas County has had 959 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 260 people and killing 20.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Castle Pines?
Since 2015, SR-83 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Castle Pines: 5.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Castle Pines?
January has the most truck crashes in Douglas County, 9.8% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Castle Pines?
19 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Douglas County since 2015, 2.0% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Castle Pines compare with Colorado?
The yearly rate is 21.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Douglas County, vs 32.6 for Colorado.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Castle Pines?
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.