ZIP 80134 (Parker, CO) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 80134: 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.
The headline for ZIP 80134: SR-83 deadliest road: 6 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 80134 since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 959 crashes involving commercial trucks in Douglas County since 2015: 260 people were injured and 20 were killed.
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.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, with 8.9% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 17.8% of truck crashes, compared with 14.8% in Colorado.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 80134 is SR-83, with 6 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by I-25 (3), Butterfield Crossing Dr (1) and CR-HILLTOP Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 19 of the truck crashes here, or 2.0%, compared with 2.8% in Colorado.
Route planning tips for ZIP 80134 fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use SR-83, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 17.8% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Colorado; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
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 | 6 |
| I-25 | 3 |
| Butterfield Crossing Dr | 1 |
| CR-HILLTOP Rd | 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 80134 at a glance
| Population | 80,302 |
| Density | 541 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $146,778 |
| Median home value | $677,640 |
| Home ownership | 80% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 37 to 88. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. 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 80134
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 80134?
Since 2015, 959 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Douglas County (260 injured, 20 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 80134?
Since 2015, SR-83 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 80134: 6.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 80134?
Truck crashes in Douglas County peak in January, with 9.8% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 80134?
Since 2015, Douglas County has reported 19 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.0% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 80134 compare with Colorado for truck crashes?
Douglas County records 21.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 32.6 across Colorado.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 80134?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.