Applewood, CO truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Applewood: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Applewood and Jefferson County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Jefferson County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
0.0 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 5.8 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Jefferson County compares with Colorado
Jefferson County against Colorado and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Jefferson County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Jefferson County | Colorado | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 14.9 | 32.6 | 49.7 | 54% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.8 | 5.1 | 3.4 | 1.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.31 | 0.32 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.7% | 2.8% | 2.3% | 1.3× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 14.4% | 14.8% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.6% | 25.7% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.6% | 13.2% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.2% | 43.5% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 17.0% | 22.4% | 24.8% | 24% below the state |
Jefferson County sits below Colorado on crashes per 100k residents / yr and after dark. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Applewood: I-70 8 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of Applewood.
Overview
Jefferson County has recorded 1,011 truck crashes since 2015, with 322 people injured and 56 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 4 days.
Applewood had 0 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Jefferson County numbers.
47% of truck crash reports in Jefferson County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (10.2% of the year) and are lowest in December (6.4%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 42.2% of truck crashes, against 43.5% across Colorado.
The busiest hour is 7–8 am, with 9.4% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 14.4% of truck crashes, compared with 14.8% in Colorado.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Applewood is I-70, with 8 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by SR-121 (4), I-25 (3) and SR-95 (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
36 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.6% share (Colorado: 2.8%).
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in July (17%).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 0.0 deaths compared with 5.8 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Applewood fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along I-70; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at July schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Jefferson County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-70 | 8 |
| SR-121 | 4 |
| I-25 | 3 |
| SR-95 | 3 |
| SR-88 | 2 |
| SR-93 | 2 |
| US-40 | 2 |
| W Jewell Ave | 2 |
| 15th St | 1 |
| Arkins Ct | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Jefferson County) |
|---|---|
| I 70 At Mp 259 | 11 |
| C470 At Mp 1 | 7 |
| Hwy 285 At Mp 240 | 7 |
| I 70 At Mp 262 | 7 |
| I70 At Mp 262 | 6 |
| I 70 At Ward Rd | 6 |
| I 70 At Mp 257 | 6 |
| I 70 At Mp 253 | 6 |
Applewood at a glance
| Land area | 4.1 sq mi |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Jefferson 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 | 79 | — | 2.7 |
| 2000s | 114 | +44% | 2.3 |
| 2010s | 98 | -14% | 1.9 |
| 2020s | 76 | -22% | 3.6 |
In the 1990s about 79 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 76. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 2.5 a year in 2016–19, 3.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Applewood
How many truck crashes happen in Applewood?
Jefferson County has had 1,011 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 322 people and killing 56.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Applewood?
NHTSA data shows I-70 with 8 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Applewood since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Applewood?
Truck crashes in Jefferson County peak in January, with 10.2% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Applewood?
Since 2015, Jefferson County has reported 36 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.6% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Applewood compared with Colorado?
Jefferson County records 14.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 32.6 across Colorado.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Applewood?
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.