ZIP 80017 (Aurora, CO) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 80017: 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.
What stands out in Arapahoe County: 1 in 21 crashes involve a garbage truck (63 since 2015), vs 2.8% across Colorado.
Overview
Since 2015, 1,358 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Arapahoe County. They injured 403 people and killed 42.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 3 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is July with 9.7% of truck crashes; the quietest is March at 6.9%.
November through March accounts for 38.6% of truck crashes here, compared with 43.5% in Colorado.
The busiest hour is 1–2 pm, with 8.3% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 10.5% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Colorado: 14.8%).
Where crashes happen
I-70 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 80017 with 14 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come I-225 (4), SR-470 (4) and I-25 (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 63 of the truck crashes here, or 4.6%, compared with 2.8% in Colorado.
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 80017 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.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at February schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- 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) |
|---|---|
| I-70 | 14 |
| I-225 | 4 |
| SR-470 | 4 |
| I-25 | 3 |
| SR-30 | 3 |
| SR-35 | 3 |
| E 56th Ave | 2 |
| E Mississippi Ave | 2 |
| CR-GUN Club Rd | 1 |
| CR-S Watkins Rd | 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 80017 at a glance
| Population | 40,584 |
| Density | 1,709 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $80,524 |
| Median home value | $427,037 |
| Home ownership | 59% |
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. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 3.0 a year in 2016–19 and 3.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 80017
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 80017?
Arapahoe County has had 1,358 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 403 people and killing 42.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 80017?
Since 2015, I-70 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 80017: 14.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 80017?
July has the most truck crashes in Arapahoe County, 9.7% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 80017?
Garbage trucks were involved in 63 reported crashes in Arapahoe County since 2015 (4.6% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 80017 compare with Colorado for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 17.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Arapahoe County, vs 32.6 for Colorado.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 80017?
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.