ZIP 80125 (Littleton, CO) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 80125: 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 |
Douglas County sits below Colorado on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. It runs above Colorado on on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
Douglas County at a glance: 2.2 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 5.1 across Colorado.
Overview
Since 2015, 959 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Douglas County. They injured 260 people and killed 20.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 4 days.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 9.8% of the yearly total, while June has the fewest (6.5%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 44.0% of truck crashes, vs 43.5% for Colorado.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out 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
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 80125 since 2015 were spread across roads: E County Line Rd (1), S Kipling Pkwy (1), SR-121 (1), SR-177 (1) and SR-470 (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 80125 fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 17.8% of truck crashes here, more than Colorado; schedule winter 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) |
|---|---|
| E County Line Rd | 1 |
| S Kipling Pkwy | 1 |
| SR-121 | 1 |
| SR-177 | 1 |
| SR-470 | 1 |
| SR-67 | 1 |
| US-85 | 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 80125 at a glance
| Population | 15,630 |
| Density | 154 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $179,983 |
| Median home value | $762,567 |
| Home ownership | 95% |
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. NHTSA counts 1.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 80125
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 80125?
Since 2015, 959 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Douglas County (260 injured, 20 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 80125?
January has the most truck crashes in Douglas County, 9.8% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 80125?
19 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Douglas County since 2015, 2.0% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 80125 compare with Colorado?
Douglas County records 21.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 32.6 across Colorado.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 80125?
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.