What is the most dangerous section of Interstate 270?

The highest-volume section currently in the dataset is near mile marker 0 (Interstate 270, ADAMS County), with 289 crashes and 1 fatalities.

What crash type is most common on Interstate 270?

Motor Vehicle Crash crashes are currently the most common on Interstate 270, with 697 incidents in the active dataset.

When do most crashes happen on Interstate 270?

The busiest crash period on Interstate 270 is Midday (9 AM-4 PM), with 427 recorded crashes in that time band.

Where can I view recent crashes on Interstate 270?

Use this page's recent-crashes list and interactive map to review the latest incidents on Interstate 270. You can also open linked county and street pages for more localized crash detail.

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Interstate 270 Accidents in Colorado

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Interstate 270 has 1,407 reported crashes, 286 injuries, and 7 fatalities. Review dangerous sections, recent incidents, and long-term corridor trends below.

Interstate 270 recorded 1,407 crashes in the most recent reporting period, including 7 fatal accidents and 286 injuries. This corridor passes through ADAMS, Denver, DENVER County.

The most common crash type on Interstate 270 is Not Applicable (697 incidents). The most dangerous section is near mile marker 0 (Interstate 270, ADAMS County) with 289 crashes on record.

Source: Colorado crash data (CDOT)

Last updated: February 23, 2026

Coverage shown for the Interstate 270 corridor.

Recent Crashes

Feb 23, 2026

Possible Injury

INTERSTATE 270 & East 73rd Avenue

1 injury reported. Possible Injury collision.

1 injury

Feb 18, 2026

Possible Injury

Most Dangerous Sections

MILE

Mile Marker 0

Interstate 270, ADAMS County

289

crashes

1 fatalities

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MILE

Mile Marker 1

False & MM 1

Crash Statistics for Interstate 270

Coverage window: Jan 10, 2013 - Feb 23, 2026

1,407

Total Crashes

Fatalities

286

Injuries

Motor Vehicle Crash

Most Common Type

Crash Totals by Year

Data coverage: Jan 10, 2013 - Feb 23, 2026

Year	Total Crashes	Fatalities	Injuries	Most Common Type
2026	35	0	18	Motor Vehicle Crash
2025	291	2	104	Rear-End Collision
2024	348	0	101	Rear-End Collision
2023	237	3	53	Rear-End Collision
2022	40	0	0	Motor Vehicle Crash
2021	30	0	0	Motor Vehicle Crash

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Fatal Accidents on Interstate 270

Interstate 270 has recorded 7 fatal accidents in the most recent reporting period. Understanding fatality trends on this corridor is critical for driver safety awareness and accident prevention. High-speed sections, mountain passes, and heavy traffic zones contribute to the elevated fatality rate along this route.

Colorado's highway fatality data is compiled from Colorado crash records and updated regularly. If you or a loved one has been affected by a fatal accident on Interstate 270, legal assistance may be available.

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Disclaimer: Fatality statistics are based on available Colorado DOT records and may not reflect the most recent incidents. Data is provided for informational purposes only.

Crashes by Type

Motor Vehicle Crash697 (49.5%)

Rear-End Collision404 (28.7%)

Sideswipe (Same Direction)192 (13.6%)

Fixed-Object Collision78 (5.5%)

Rollover21 (1.5%)

Parked Vehicle Collision9 (0.6%)

Wildlife Collision3 (0.2%)

Head-On Collision1 (0.1%)

Interstate 270 FAQ

Interstate 270 has 1,407 recorded crashes from 2013-01-10 to 2026-02-23, including 7 fatal crashes and 286 injury crashes in CrashStory's Colorado dataset.