How many car accidents occur in Denver County each year?

Denver County experiences approximately 272,895 car accidents annually, including 711 fatal crashes and 8,446 injury accidents.

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

The most common type of car accident in Denver County is Motor Vehicle Crash collisions, accounting for approximately 231,405 incidents per year.

When do most car accidents occur in Denver County?

Most car accidents in Denver County occur during the evening rush hour (3-7 PM), with approximately 18,035 crashes during this period.

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

After a car accident in Denver 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 Denver County?

Weather significantly impacts accident rates in Denver County. While most accidents (267,909) 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 Denver County, Colorado

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Denver County has 272,895 reported crashes, 8,446 injuries, and 711 fatalities. Review roads with the most car accidents, recent incidents, and multi-year trend shifts below.

Last updated: 2026-03-16

Total Crashes

272,895

Injuries

8,446

Fatalities

711

County Crash Rank

Out of 64 counties

Recent Crashes

Mar 16, 2026

Serious Injury

N TOWER RD & PENA BLVD OUTBOUND

1 injury reported. Serious Injury collision.

1 injury

Mar 16, 2026

Serious Injury

Top Roads With the Most Car Accidents in Denver County

Interstate 25

22839

crashes

50 fatalities

615 injuries

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Interstate 70

High-Crash Census Tracts in Denver County

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

Census Tract

Census Tract 21.02

2025 snapshot + all-time context

235.8 / 1k in 2025

2025 Crashes

764

2025 Injuries

Serious or Fatal

All-Time Crashes

11,237

Population: 3,240
Density / sq. mi.: 2,819

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Census Tract

Census Tract 15

2025 snapshot + all-time context

108.3 / 1k in 2025

2025 Crashes

461

2025 Injuries

Crash Statistics for Denver County

Coverage window: Jan 1, 2013 - Mar 16, 2026

272,895

Total Crashes

711

Fatalities

8,446

Injuries

Motor Vehicle Crash

Most Common Type

Crash Totals by Year

Data coverage: Jan 1, 2013 - Mar 16, 2026

Year	Total Crashes	Fatalities	Injuries	Most Common Type
2026	2,944	3	317	Motor Vehicle Crash
2025	18,022	39	476	Motor Vehicle Crash
2024	16,911	43	520	Motor Vehicle Crash
2023	21,338	91	1,817	Motor Vehicle Crash
2022	16,943	49	415	Motor Vehicle Crash
2021	17,460	70	490	Motor Vehicle Crash

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

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Crashes by Type

Motor Vehicle Crash231,405 (84.8%)

Fixed-Object Collision17,458 (6.4%)

Parked Vehicle Collision13,544 (5.0%)

Pedestrian Crash6,220 (2.3%)

Bicycle Crash3,332 (1.2%)

Rollover645 (0.2%)

Rear-End Collision93 (0.0%)

Wildlife Collision86 (0.0%)

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

Denver County has recorded 711 fatal car accidents in the most recent reporting period. Understanding fatality trends helps promote safer driving across the county. Data is sourced from Colorado crash records.

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Top Roads With the Most Car Accidents in Denver County

Interstate 25

Interstate 70

High-Crash Census Tracts in Denver County

Census Tract 21.02

Census Tract 15

Crash Statistics for Denver County

Crash Totals by Year

Crashes by Type

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Colfax Avenue

Federal Boulevard

6th Avenue

Colorado Boulevard

Alameda Avenue

Speer Boulevard

Evans Avenue

Broadway Street

Census Tract 19.01

Census Tract 83.88

Census Tract 41.10

Census Tract 9800.01

Census Tract 6

Census Tract 41.11

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