ZIP 80129 (Littleton, CO) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 80129: 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 has lower values than Colorado for 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.
The headline for ZIP 80129: I-25 deadliest road: 4 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 80129 since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 959 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Douglas County. They injured 260 people and killed 20.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 4 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (9.8% of the year) and are lowest in June (6.5%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 44.0% of truck crashes, vs 43.5% for Colorado.
More truck crashes happen at 11 am–12 pm than at any other hour (8.9%).
17.8% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 14.8% across Colorado.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-25 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (4). After it: US-85 (2), E County Line Rd (1) and E Evans Ave (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
19 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.0% share (Colorado: 2.8%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 80129 fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along I-25; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 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) |
|---|---|
| I-25 | 4 |
| US-85 | 2 |
| E County Line Rd | 1 |
| E Evans Ave | 1 |
| S Broadway St | 1 |
| S Holly St | 1 |
| S Kipling Pkwy | 1 |
| SR-121 | 1 |
| SR-177 | 1 |
| SR-391 | 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 80129 at a glance
| Population | 30,223 |
| Density | 1,658 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $141,667 |
| Median home value | $661,692 |
| Home ownership | 69% |
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 80129
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 80129?
Douglas County has had 959 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 260 people and killing 20.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 80129?
NHTSA data shows I-25 with 4 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 80129 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 80129?
The worst month is January: 9.8% of truck crashes in Douglas County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 80129?
19 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Douglas County since 2015, 2.0% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 80129 compared with Colorado?
Douglas County records 21.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 32.6 across Colorado.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 80129?
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.