ZIP 80014 (Aurora, CO) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 80014: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Arapahoe County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
5.0 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 3.2 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Arapahoe County compares with Colorado
Arapahoe County against Colorado and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Arapahoe County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Arapahoe County | Colorado | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 17.3 | 32.6 | 49.7 | 47% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.2 | 5.1 | 3.4 | 37% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.29 | 0.32 | 0.49 | 9% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.7% | 2.8% | 2.3% | 1.7× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 10.5% | 14.8% | 6.2% | 29% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.2% | 25.7% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 9.8% | 13.2% | 13.8% | 26% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 38.6% | 43.5% | 41.9% | 11% below the state |
| After dark | 23.3% | 22.4% | 24.8% | same |
Arapahoe County has lower values than Colorado for crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. Where it is higher: garbage-truck share.
The headline for Arapahoe County: 1 in 21 crashes involve a garbage truck (63 since 2015), vs 2.8% across Colorado.
Overview
Arapahoe County has recorded 1,358 truck crashes since 2015, with 403 people injured and 42 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 3 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in July (9.7% of the year) and are lowest in March (6.9%).
November through March accounts for 38.6% of truck crashes here, compared with 43.5% in Colorado.
More truck crashes happen at 1–2 pm than at any other hour (8.3%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 10.5% of truck crashes, compared with 14.8% in Colorado.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 80014 is I-70, with 12 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: I-225 (4), I-25 (3) and SR-30 (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
63 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 4.6% share (Colorado: 2.8%).
Garbage-truck crashes peak in February (13% of them).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 5.0 deaths compared with 3.2 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 80014 fleets
- Plan July schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Arapahoe County.
- Where you can, review stops along I-70; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in February; review collection routes for that month.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Arapahoe County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-70 | 12 |
| I-225 | 4 |
| I-25 | 3 |
| SR-30 | 3 |
| SR-35 | 3 |
| E 56th Ave | 2 |
| E Mississippi Ave | 2 |
| SR-470 | 2 |
| SR-83 | 2 |
| US-85 | 2 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Arapahoe County) |
|---|---|
| I-25 | 39 |
| I 25 At Mp 198 | 10 |
| I 25 At Mp 196 | 10 |
| I 225 At E Mississippi Ave | 10 |
| E Arapahoe Rd | 10 |
| I70 .90 Miles E Of Mp 312 | 9 |
| E Belleview Ave | 7 |
| E470 At Mp 7 | 6 |
ZIP 80014 at a glance
| Population | 39,496 |
| Density | 2,129 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $73,210 |
| Median home value | $414,456 |
| Home ownership | 61% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Arapahoe 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 | 67 | — | 2.1 |
| 2000s | 113 | +69% | 2.8 |
| 2010s | 105 | -7% | 2.6 |
| 2020s | 119 | +13% | 3.8 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 67 a year in the 1990s and 119 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 3.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 3.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 80014
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 80014?
Since 2015, 1,358 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Arapahoe County (403 injured, 42 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 80014?
NHTSA data shows I-70 with 12 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 80014 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 80014?
July has the most truck crashes in Arapahoe County, 9.7% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 80014?
Garbage trucks were involved in 63 reported crashes in Arapahoe County since 2015 (4.6% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 80014 compared with Colorado?
Per 100,000 residents, Arapahoe County has 17.3 truck crashes a year; Colorado has 32.6.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 80014?
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.