US Highway 285 Accidents in Colorado
US Highway 285 has 1,762 reported crashes, 642 injuries, and 23 fatalitiesin the current CrashStory dataset. Use this page to inspect dangerous sections, recent incidents, and long-term corridor trends.
US Highway 285 recorded 1,762 crashes in the most recent reporting period, including 23 fatal accidents and 642 injuries. This corridor passes through ALAMOSA, ARAPAHOE, CHAFFEE, and 8 other Colorado counties.
The most common crash type on US Highway 285 is Not Applicable (593 incidents). The most dangerous section is near mile marker 240 (Mile Marker 240) with 27 crashes on record.
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Recent Crashes
Most Dangerous Sections
Mile Marker 240
Mile Marker 246
Mile Marker 189
Mile Marker 226
Mile Marker 245
Mile Marker 258
Mile Marker 231
Mile Marker 228
Mile Marker 220
Mile Marker 244
Crash Statistics for US Highway 285
Coverage window: Jan 1, 2023 - Nov 24, 2025
Crash Totals by Year
Data coverage: Jan 1, 2023 - Nov 24, 2025
| Year | Total Crashes | Fatalities | Injuries | Most Common Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 563 | 6 | 220 | Motor Vehicle Crash |
| 2024 | 715 | 11 | 267 | Motor Vehicle Crash |
| 2023 | 484 | 6 | 155 | Motor Vehicle Crash |
Yearly rows are shown to make trend direction and recency explicit for US Highway 285.
US Highway 285 Crash Trend
Monthly crash frequency
US Highway 285 Crash Map
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Fatal Accidents on US Highway 285
US Highway 285 has recorded 23 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 285, 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 24, 2025
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