How many car accidents occur in Elbert County each year?

Elbert County experiences approximately 860 car accidents annually, including 19 fatal crashes and 230 injury accidents.

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

The most common type of car accident in Elbert County is Motor Vehicle Crash collisions, accounting for approximately 485 incidents per year.

When do most car accidents occur in Elbert County?

Most car accidents in Elbert County occur during the evening rush hour (3-7 PM), with approximately 162 crashes during this period.

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

After a car accident in Elbert 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 Elbert County?

Weather significantly impacts accident rates in Elbert County. While most accidents (603) 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 Elbert County, Colorado

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Elbert County has 860 reported crashes, 230 injuries, and 19 fatalities. Review roads with the most car accidents, recent incidents, and multi-year trend shifts below.

Last updated: 2026-03-18

Total Crashes

860

Injuries

230

Fatalities

County Crash Rank

#30

Out of 64 counties

Recent Crashes

Mar 18, 2026

Property Damage

COUNTY RD 1 & E. SUNSET DRIVE

Property Damage collision with no injuries reported in current record.

Mar 17, 2026

Property Damage

Top Roads With the Most Car Accidents in Elbert County

Interstate 70

172

crashes

10 fatalities

44 injuries

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State Highway 86

High-Crash Census Tracts in Elbert County

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

Census Tract

Census Tract 9611

2025 snapshot + all-time context

51.5 / 1k in 2025

2025 Crashes

101

2025 Injuries

Serious or Fatal

All-Time Crashes

313

Population: 1,963
Density / sq. mi.: 2

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Census Tract

Census Tract 9612.08

2025 snapshot + all-time context

13.8 / 1k in 2025

2025 Crashes

2025 Injuries

Crash Statistics for Elbert County

Coverage window: Jan 2, 2023 - Mar 18, 2026

860

Total Crashes

Fatalities

230

Injuries

Motor Vehicle Crash

Most Common Type

Crash Totals by Year

Data coverage: Jan 2, 2023 - Mar 18, 2026

Year	Total Crashes	Fatalities	Injuries	Most Common Type
2026	34	0	5	Motor Vehicle Crash
2025	301	11	88	Motor Vehicle Crash
2024	294	4	78	Motor Vehicle Crash
2023	233	4	60	Motor Vehicle Crash

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

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Crashes by Type

Motor Vehicle Crash485 (56.4%)

Wildlife Collision98 (11.4%)

Rear-End Collision76 (8.8%)

Rollover75 (8.7%)

Sideswipe (Same Direction)47 (5.5%)

Parked Vehicle Collision25 (2.9%)

Broadside (T-Bone)23 (2.7%)

Sideswipe (Opposite Direction)16 (1.9%)

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

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Car Accidents in Elbert County, Colorado

Recent Crashes

Top Roads With the Most Car Accidents in Elbert County

Interstate 70

State Highway 86

High-Crash Census Tracts in Elbert County

Census Tract 9611

Census Tract 9612.08

Crash Statistics for Elbert County

Crash Totals by Year

Crashes by Type

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US Highway 24

Kiowa Avenue

County Road 166

Elbert Road

County Road 13

HWY 86

County Road 21

County Road 29

Census Tract 9612.05

Census Tract 9612.09

Census Tract 9612.04

Census Tract 9612.07

Census Tract 9612.06

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