Sedalia, CO truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Sedalia: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Sedalia 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. Where it is higher: on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
Sedalia at a glance: I-25 3 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of Sedalia.
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 1 truck crash was reported in Sedalia 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
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.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, 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 within 10 miles of Sedalia is I-25, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: Butterfield Crossing Dr (1), E County Line Rd (1) and SR-177 (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 Sedalia fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Douglas County.
- Check whether your routes use I-25, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 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
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 Douglas County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-25 | 3 |
| Butterfield Crossing Dr | 1 |
| E County Line Rd | 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 |
Sedalia at a glance
| Land area | 1.4 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 80131) | $107,250 |
| Median home value (ZIP 80131) | $444,301 |
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 Sedalia
How many truck accidents are there in Sedalia?
Since 2015, 959 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Douglas County (260 injured, 20 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Sedalia?
I-25 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Sedalia since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Sedalia?
Truck crashes in Douglas County peak in January, with 9.8% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Sedalia?
Since 2015, Douglas County has reported 19 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.0% of its truck crashes.
How does Sedalia compare with Colorado for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 21.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Douglas County, vs 32.6 for Colorado.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Sedalia?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.