How many car accidents occur in Archuleta County each year?

Archuleta County experiences approximately 1,023 car accidents annually, including 17 fatal crashes and 325 injury accidents.

What is the most common type of car accident in Archuleta County?

The most common type of car accident in Archuleta County is Motor Vehicle Crash collisions, accounting for approximately 399 incidents per year.

When do most car accidents occur in Archuleta County?

Most car accidents in Archuleta County occur during the evening rush hour (3-7 PM), with approximately 199 crashes during this period.

What should I do after a car accident in Archuleta County?

After a car accident in Archuleta County, you should: 1) Ensure everyone's safety and call 911 if needed, 2) Exchange information with other drivers, 3) Document the scene with photos, 4) Report the accident to police, 5) Seek medical attention, 6) Contact your insurance company, and 7) Consider consulting with a personal injury attorney.

How do weather conditions affect accidents in Archuleta County?

Weather significantly impacts accident rates in Archuleta County. While most accidents (732) occur in clear conditions, snow and icy conditions lead to approximately many accidents per year, often with more severe outcomes.

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Car Accidents in Archuleta County, Colorado

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Archuleta County has 1,023 reported crashes, 325 injuries, and 17 fatalities. Review roads with the most car accidents, recent incidents, and multi-year trend shifts below.

Last updated: 2026-03-21

Total Crashes

1,023

Injuries

325

Fatalities

County Crash Rank

#29

Out of 64 counties

Recent Crashes

Mar 21, 2026

Property Damage

S 8TH ST

Property Damage collision with no injuries reported in current record.

Mar 20, 2026

Property Damage

Top Roads With the Most Car Accidents in Archuleta County

US Highway 160

427

crashes

5 fatalities

150 injuries

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State Highway 84

High-Crash Census Tracts in Archuleta County

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

Census Tract

Census Tract 9744

2025 snapshot + all-time context

54.5 / 1k in 2025

2025 Crashes

125

2025 Injuries

Serious or Fatal

All-Time Crashes

355

Population: 2,294
Density / sq. mi.: 4

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Census Tract

Census Tract 9743

2025 snapshot + all-time context

32.9 / 1k in 2025

2025 Crashes

125

2025 Injuries

Crash Statistics for Archuleta County

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

1,023

Total Crashes

Fatalities

325

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	39	0	6	Motor Vehicle Crash
2025	353	6	99	Motor Vehicle Crash
2024	363	6	156	Motor Vehicle Crash
2023	269	5	64	Motor Vehicle Crash

Yearly rows are shown to make trend direction and recency explicit for Archuleta County.

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Crashes by Type

Motor Vehicle Crash399 (39.0%)

Wildlife Collision290 (28.3%)

Rear-End Collision128 (12.5%)

Rollover61 (6.0%)

Broadside (T-Bone)57 (5.6%)

Sideswipe (Same Direction)26 (2.5%)

Sideswipe (Opposite Direction)23 (2.2%)

Parked Vehicle Collision16 (1.6%)

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Fatal Car Accidents in Archuleta County â€” Statistics & Safety Data

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Top Roads With the Most Car Accidents in Archuleta County

US Highway 160

State Highway 84

High-Crash Census Tracts in Archuleta County

Census Tract 9744

Census Tract 9743

Crash Statistics for Archuleta County

Crash Totals by Year

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San Juan Street

HWY 160

State Highway 151

SAN JUAN ST

Pagosa Street

County Road 600

Pagosa Boulevard

Park Avenue

Census Tract 9742.02

Census Tract 9404

Census Tract 9742.01

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