How dangerous are the roads in Aurora, Colorado?

Aurora experiences approximately 13,587 car accidents annually. While this may seem high, it's important to consider the city's population and traffic volume when assessing road safety.

What are the most dangerous roads in Aurora?

The most dangerous roads in Aurora are typically major arterials and highways with high traffic volumes. These areas see higher crash rates due to speed differences and frequent lane changes.

How long do I have to file a car accident claim in Aurora, Colorado?

In Colorado, you generally have 3 years from the date of the accident to file a personal injury claim and 2 years for wrongful death claims. However, it's best to consult with an attorney promptly to protect your rights.

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Car Accidents in Aurora, Colorado

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Aurora has 13,587 reported crashes, 7,676 injuries, and 120 fatalities. Explore dangerous roads, recent collisions, and trend changes across the city below.

Source: Colorado crash data (CDOT)

Last updated: March 21, 2026

Coverage shown for Aurora, Arapahoe County.

Recent Crashes

Mar 21, 2026

Property Damage

S POTOMAC ST & E LOUISIANA AVE

Property Damage collision with no injuries reported in current record.

Mar 21, 2026

Property Damage

Most Dangerous Roads in Aurora

Interstate 225

778

crashes

10 fatalities

363 injuries

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Mississippi Avenue

723

High-Crash Census Tracts in Aurora

Census tracts show which smaller areas inside Aurora carry the highest crash volume in the active CrashStory dataset.

Census Tract

Census Tract 811.01

2025 snapshot + all-time context

37.5 / 1k in 2025

2025 Crashes

175

2025 Injuries

108

Serious or Fatal

All-Time Crashes

454

Population: 4,664
Density / sq. mi.: 5,794

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Census Tract

Census Tract 814

2025 snapshot + all-time context

37.7 / 1k in 2025

2025 Crashes

173

2025 Injuries

Crash Statistics for Aurora

Coverage window: Jan 1, 2023 - Mar 21, 2026

13,587

Total Crashes

120

Fatalities

7,676

Injuries

Motor Vehicle Crash

Most Common Type

Crash Totals by Year

Data coverage: Jan 1, 2023 - Mar 21, 2026

Year	Total Crashes	Fatalities	Injuries	Most Common Type
2026	620	0	315	Motor Vehicle Crash
2025	4,626	41	2,701	Motor Vehicle Crash
2024	4,523	45	2,714	Motor Vehicle Crash
2023	3,818	34	1,946	Motor Vehicle Crash

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Today's Car Accidents in Aurora, Colorado

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Yesterday's Accidents in Aurora

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Crashes by Type

Motor Vehicle Crash6,180 (45.5%)

Rear-End Collision2,653 (19.5%)

Broadside (T-Bone)2,283 (16.8%)

Sideswipe (Same Direction)1,215 (8.9%)

Parked Vehicle Collision595 (4.4%)

Pedestrian Crash302 (2.2%)

Bicycle Crash115 (0.8%)

Head-On Collision90 (0.7%)

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Major Highways Through Aurora

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Recent Crashes

Most Dangerous Roads in Aurora

Interstate 225

Mississippi Avenue

High-Crash Census Tracts in Aurora

Census Tract 811.01

Census Tract 814

Crash Statistics for Aurora

Crash Totals by Year

Today's Car Accidents in Aurora, Colorado

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Parker Road

Iliff Avenue

6th Avenue

Chambers Road

Havana Street

Colfax Avenue

Alameda Avenue

Peoria Street

Census Tract 810.01

Census Tract 804

Census Tract 73.02

Census Tract 803

Census Tract 818

Census Tract 77.02

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