Parker, CO truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Parker: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Parker 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.
What stands out in Parker: SR-83 6 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of Parker.
Overview
Since 2015, 959 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Douglas County. They injured 260 people and killed 20.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 4 days.
Only 77 truck crashes were reported in Parker since 2015; patterns below come from Douglas County as a whole.
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%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 44.0% of truck crashes, against 43.5% across Colorado.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, with 8.9% of truck crashes.
17.8% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 14.8% across Colorado.
Where crashes happen
SR-83 leads within 10 miles of Parker with 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come I-25 (3), Butterfield Crossing Dr (1) and CR-GUN Club 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 Parker fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-83; 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.
- 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 | 6 |
| I-25 | 3 |
| Butterfield Crossing Dr | 1 |
| CR-GUN Club Rd | 1 |
| CR-HILLTOP Rd | 1 |
| E County Line Rd | 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 |
Parker at a glance
| Population | 65,473 |
| Land area | 22.4 sq mi |
| Density | 2,917 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 80134) | $146,778 |
| Median home value (ZIP 80134) | $677,640 |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 37 a year in the 1990s and 88 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.5 a year in 2016–19, 2.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Parker
How common are truck crashes in Parker?
Since 2015, 959 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Douglas County (260 injured, 20 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Parker?
SR-83 had 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Parker since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Parker?
January has the most truck crashes in Douglas County, 9.8% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Parker?
Since 2015, Douglas County has reported 19 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.0% of its truck crashes.
How does Parker compare with Colorado for truck crashes?
Douglas County records 21.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 32.6 across Colorado.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Parker?
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.