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.
Coverage shown for the US Highway 50 corridor.
Recent Crashes
Most Dangerous Sections
Mile Marker 310
Mile Marker 124
Mile Marker 312
Mile Marker 2
Mile Marker 307
Mile Marker 85
Mile Marker 309
Mile Marker 282
Mile Marker 87
Mile Marker 328
Crash Statistics for US Highway 50
Coverage window: Jan 1, 2023 - Nov 23, 2025
Crash Totals by Year
Data coverage: Jan 1, 2023 - Nov 23, 2025
| Year | Total Crashes | Fatalities | Injuries | Most Common Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 863 | 19 | 348 | Motor Vehicle Crash |
| 2024 | 1,188 | 13 | 518 | Motor Vehicle Crash |
| 2023 | 758 | 5 | 337 | Motor 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
Monthly Crash Trends
Coverage window: Jan 1, 2023 - Nov 23, 2025
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