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US Highway 550 (Million Dollar Highway) has 956 reported crashes, 294 injuries, and 14 fatalities. Review dangerous sections, recent incidents, and long-term corridor trends below.
US Highway 550 (Million Dollar Highway) recorded 956 crashes in the most recent reporting period, including 14 fatal accidents and 294 injuries. This corridor passes through LA PLATA, MONTROSE, OURAY, and 1 other Colorado counties.
The most common crash type on US Highway 550 (Million Dollar Highway) is Not Applicable (316 incidents). The most dangerous section is near mile marker 124 (False & MM 124.819) with 19 crashes on record.
Coverage shown for the US Highway 550 (Million Dollar Highway) corridor.
Coverage window: Jan 2, 2023 - Feb 22, 2026
Data coverage: Jan 2, 2023 - Feb 22, 2026
| Year | Total Crashes | Fatalities | Injuries | Most Common Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 41 | 0 | 8 | Motor Vehicle Crash |
| 2025 | 251 | 3 | 90 | Wildlife Collision |
| 2024 | 382 | 7 | 114 | Wildlife Collision |
| 2023 | 283 | 4 | 82 | Motor Vehicle Crash |
Yearly rows are shown to make trend direction and recency explicit for US Highway 550 (Million Dollar Highway).
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US Highway 550 (Million Dollar Highway) has recorded 14 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 550 (Million Dollar Highway), 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.
Coverage window: Jan 2, 2023 - Feb 22, 2026
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