ZIP 80016 (Aurora, CO) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 80016: 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. It stands out for higher garbage-truck share.
The headline for Arapahoe County: 1 in 21 garbage-truck share of crashes is 4.7%, against 2.8% for Colorado.
Overview
Police reported 1,358 crashes involving commercial trucks in Arapahoe County since 2015: 403 people were injured and 42 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about 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%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 38.6% of truck crashes, against 43.5% across Colorado.
The busiest hour is 1–2 pm, with 8.3% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 10.5% of truck crashes, compared with 14.8% in Colorado.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-83 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). It is followed by E Mississippi Ave (2), CR-E Quincy Ave (1) and CR-GUN Club Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
63 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 4.6% share (Colorado: 2.8%).
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in February (13%).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 5.0 deaths compared with 3.2 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 80016 fleets
- Build extra time into July routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-83; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Waste haulers: February is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Arapahoe County.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
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) |
|---|---|
| SR-83 | 3 |
| E Mississippi Ave | 2 |
| CR-E Quincy Ave | 1 |
| CR-GUN Club Rd | 1 |
| CR-HILLTOP Rd | 1 |
| CR-S Watkins Rd | 1 |
| E Alameda Pkwy | 1 |
| E Hampden Ave | 1 |
| I-225 | 1 |
| I-25 | 1 |
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 80016 at a glance
| Population | 68,268 |
| Density | 817 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $150,492 |
| Median home value | $761,218 |
| Home ownership | 78% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 67 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 119. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. 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 80016
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 80016?
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 80016?
NHTSA data shows SR-83 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 80016 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 80016?
The worst month is July: 9.7% of truck crashes in Arapahoe County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 80016?
Since 2015, Arapahoe County has reported 63 garbage-truck crashes, or 4.6% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 80016 compared with Colorado?
Per 100,000 residents, Arapahoe County has 17.3 truck crashes a year; Colorado has 32.6.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 80016?
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.