ZIP 80137 (Watkins, CO) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 80137: 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 |
Compared with Colorado, Arapahoe County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. It runs above Colorado on 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%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 38.6% of truck crashes, against 43.5% across 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 80137 with 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by SR-470 (2), US-36 (2) and CR-E Quincy Ave (1).
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%).
They recorded 5.0 deaths per 100 crashes, against 3.2 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 80137 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.
- Waste haulers: February is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Arapahoe County.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Arapahoe County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-70 | 5 |
| SR-470 | 2 |
| US-36 | 2 |
| CR-E Quincy Ave | 1 |
| CR-GUN Club Rd | 1 |
| CR-S Watkins Rd | 1 |
| E 32nd Pkwy | 1 |
| E 71st Ave | 1 |
| E Smith Rd | 1 |
| N Imboden 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 80137 at a glance
| Population | 1,689 |
| Density | 6 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $134,890 |
| Median home value | $688,096 |
| Home ownership | 98% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 67 a year in the 1990s and 119 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 3.0 a year in 2016–19, 3.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 80137
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 80137?
Since 2015, 1,358 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Arapahoe County (403 injured, 42 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 80137?
I-70 had 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 80137 since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 80137?
Truck crashes in Arapahoe County peak in July, with 9.7% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 80137?
Garbage trucks were involved in 63 reported crashes in Arapahoe County since 2015 (4.6% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 80137 compared with Colorado?
The yearly rate is 17.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Arapahoe County, vs 32.6 for Colorado.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 80137?
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.