ZIP 80116 (Franktown, CO) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 80116: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Douglas 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
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.
ZIP 80116 at a glance: SR-83 deadliest road: 5 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 80116 since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 959 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Douglas County. They injured 260 people and killed 20.
That averages about one truck crash every 4 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 9.8% of the yearly total, while June has the fewest (6.5%).
November through March accounts for 44.0% of truck crashes here, compared with 43.5% in 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
SR-83 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 80116 with 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by CR-HILLTOP Rd (1) and I-25 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 19 crashes, 2.0% of the total, against 2.8% across Colorado.
Route planning tips for ZIP 80116 fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use SR-83, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- With 17.8% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Colorado), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Douglas County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-83 | 5 |
| CR-HILLTOP Rd | 1 |
| I-25 | 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 |
ZIP 80116 at a glance
| Population | 5,132 |
| Density | 22 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $146,000 |
| Median home value | $951,445 |
| Home ownership | 97% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 37 a year in the 1990s and 88 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.5 a year in 2016–19 and 2.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 80116
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 80116?
959 truck crashes have been reported in Douglas County since 2015, with 20 deaths and 260 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 80116?
Since 2015, SR-83 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 80116: 5.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 80116?
Truck crashes in Douglas County peak in January, with 9.8% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 80116?
Garbage trucks were involved in 19 reported crashes in Douglas County since 2015 (2.0% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 80116 compare with Colorado?
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 ZIP 80116?
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.