US Highway 24 Accidents in Colorado
US Highway 24 has 1,747 reported crashes, 768 injuries, and 17 fatalitiesin the current CrashStory dataset. Use this page to inspect dangerous sections, recent incidents, and long-term corridor trends.
US Highway 24 recorded 1,747 crashes in the most recent reporting period, including 17 fatal accidents and 768 injuries. This corridor passes through CHAFFEE, EAGLE, EL PASO, and 6 other Colorado counties.
The most common crash type on US Highway 24 is Not Applicable (625 incidents). The most dangerous section is near mile marker 296 (HWY 24 & MM 296) with 53 crashes on record.
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Recent Crashes
Most Dangerous Sections
Mile Marker 296
Mile Marker 295
Mile Marker 294
Mile Marker 285
Mile Marker 299
Mile Marker 286
Mile Marker 277
Mile Marker 278
Mile Marker 293
Mile Marker 280
Crash Statistics for US Highway 24
Coverage window: Jan 1, 2023 - Nov 22, 2025
Crash Totals by Year
Data coverage: Jan 1, 2023 - Nov 22, 2025
| Year | Total Crashes | Fatalities | Injuries | Most Common Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 597 | 2 | 274 | Motor Vehicle Crash |
| 2024 | 718 | 10 | 284 | Motor Vehicle Crash |
| 2023 | 432 | 5 | 210 | Motor Vehicle Crash |
Yearly rows are shown to make trend direction and recency explicit for US Highway 24.
US Highway 24 Crash Trend
Monthly crash frequency
US Highway 24 Crash Map
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Fatal Accidents on US Highway 24
US Highway 24 has recorded 17 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 US Highway 24, legal assistance may be available.
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
Monthly Crash Trends
Coverage window: Jan 1, 2023 - Nov 22, 2025
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