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US Highway 50 Accidents in Colorado

US Highway 50 has 2,809 reported crashes, 1,203 injuries, and 37 fatalitiesin the current CrashStory dataset. Use this page to inspect dangerous sections, recent incidents, and long-term corridor trends.

US Highway 50 recorded 2,809 crashes in the most recent reporting period, including 37 fatal accidents and 1,203 injuries. This corridor passes through BENT, CHAFFEE, CUSTER, and 11 other Colorado counties.

The most common crash type on US Highway 50 is Not Applicable (982 incidents). The most dangerous section is near mile marker 310 (Mile Marker 310) with 22 crashes on record.

Source: Colorado crash data (CDOT)
Last updated: November 23, 2025

Coverage shown for the US Highway 50 corridor.

Recent Crashes

Most Dangerous Sections

MILE
310

Mile Marker 310

Mile Marker 310
22
crashes
MILE
124

Mile Marker 124

Mile Marker 124
19
crashes
MILE
312

Mile Marker 312

Mile Marker 312
19
crashes
MILE
2

Mile Marker 2

HWY 50 & MM 2.7
19
crashes
MILE
307

Mile Marker 307

HWY 50 & MM 307.335
18
crashes
MILE
85

Mile Marker 85

Mile Marker 85
17
crashes
MILE
309

Mile Marker 309

HWY 50 & MM 309.775
17
crashes
MILE
282

Mile Marker 282

HWY 50 & MM 282.479
15
crashes
MILE
87

Mile Marker 87

Mile Marker 87
15
crashes
MILE
328

Mile Marker 328

HWY 50 & MM 328.284
13
crashes

Crash Statistics for US Highway 50

Coverage window: Jan 1, 2023 - Nov 23, 2025

2,809
Total Crashes
37
Fatalities
1,203
Injuries
NOT_APPLICABLE
Most Common Type

Crash Totals by Year

Data coverage: Jan 1, 2023 - Nov 23, 2025

YearTotal CrashesFatalitiesInjuriesMost Common Type
202586319348Motor Vehicle Crash
20241,18813518Motor Vehicle Crash
20237585337Motor Vehicle Crash

Yearly rows are shown to make trend direction and recency explicit for US Highway 50.

US Highway 50 Crash Trend

Monthly crash frequency

US Highway 50 Crash Map

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Fatal Accidents on US Highway 50

US Highway 50 has recorded 37 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 50, 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

NOT_APPLICABLE982 (35.0%)
WILD_ANIMAL528 (18.8%)
REAR_END518 (18.4%)
SIDESWIPE_SAME267 (9.5%)
BROADSIDE227 (8.1%)
ROLLOVER161 (5.7%)
SIDESWIPE_OPPOSITE48 (1.7%)
HEAD_ON33 (1.2%)

Monthly Crash Trends

Coverage window: Jan 1, 2023 - Nov 23, 2025

305 crashes
Jan
273 crashes
Feb
263 crashes
Mar
222 crashes
Apr
254 crashes
May
262 crashes
Jun
267 crashes
Jul
181 crashes
Aug
185 crashes
Sep
202 crashes
Oct
182 crashes
Nov
213 crashes
Dec
Average: 234 crashes per month

US Highway 50 FAQ

US Highway 50 has 2,809 recorded crashes from 2023-01-01 to 2025-11-23, including 37 fatal crashes and 1,203 injury crashes in CrashStory's Colorado dataset.

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