US Highway 36 Accidents in Colorado
US Highway 36 has 2,083 reported crashes, 808 injuries, and 13 fatalitiesin the current CrashStory dataset. Use this page to inspect dangerous sections, recent incidents, and long-term corridor trends.
US Highway 36 recorded 2,083 crashes in the most recent reporting period, including 13 fatal accidents and 808 injuries. This corridor passes through ADAMS, ARAPAHOE, BOULDER, and 5 other Colorado counties.
The most common crash type on US Highway 36 is Rear End (1,040 incidents). The most dangerous section is near mile marker 55 (HWY 36 & MM 55.176) with 119 crashes on record.
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Recent Crashes
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Mile Marker 55
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Mile Marker 47
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Mile Marker 57
Mile Marker 39
Mile Marker 46
Crash Statistics for US Highway 36
Coverage window: Jan 1, 2023 - Nov 21, 2025
Crash Totals by Year
Data coverage: Jan 1, 2023 - Nov 21, 2025
| Year | Total Crashes | Fatalities | Injuries | Most Common Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 687 | 4 | 272 | Rear-End Collision |
| 2024 | 834 | 4 | 328 | Rear-End Collision |
| 2023 | 562 | 5 | 208 | Rear-End Collision |
Yearly rows are shown to make trend direction and recency explicit for US Highway 36.
US Highway 36 Crash Trend
Monthly crash frequency
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Fatal Accidents on US Highway 36
US Highway 36 has recorded 13 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 36, 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 21, 2025
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