How many car accidents occur in Montrose County each year?

Montrose County experiences approximately 1,829 car accidents annually, including 18 fatal crashes and 566 injury accidents.

What is the most common type of car accident in Montrose County?

The most common type of car accident in Montrose County is Motor Vehicle Crash collisions, accounting for approximately 799 incidents per year.

When do most car accidents occur in Montrose County?

Most car accidents in Montrose County occur during the evening rush hour (3-7 PM), with approximately 371 crashes during this period.

What should I do after a car accident in Montrose County?

After a car accident in Montrose County, you should: 1) Ensure everyone's safety and call 911 if needed, 2) Exchange information with other drivers, 3) Document the scene with photos, 4) Report the accident to police, 5) Seek medical attention, 6) Contact your insurance company, and 7) Consider consulting with a personal injury attorney.

How do weather conditions affect accidents in Montrose County?

Weather significantly impacts accident rates in Montrose County. While most accidents (1,484) occur in clear conditions, snow and icy conditions lead to approximately many accidents per year, often with more severe outcomes.

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Car Accidents in Montrose County, Colorado

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Montrose County has 1,829 reported crashes, 566 injuries, and 18 fatalities. Review roads with the most car accidents, recent incidents, and multi-year trend shifts below.

Last updated: 2026-03-18

Total Crashes

1,829

Injuries

566

Fatalities

County Crash Rank

#18

Out of 64 counties

Recent Crashes

Mar 18, 2026

Property Damage

HIGHWAY 50

Property Damage collision with no injuries reported in current record.

Mar 18, 2026

Property Damage

Top Roads With the Most Car Accidents in Montrose County

Townsend Avenue

296

crashes

1 fatalities

83 injuries

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US Highway 50

High-Crash Census Tracts in Montrose County

Census tracts show which smaller areas inside Montrose County carry the highest crash volume in the active CrashStory dataset.

Census Tract

Census Tract 9665.01

2025 snapshot + all-time context

32.6 / 1k in 2025

2025 Crashes

100

2025 Injuries

Serious or Fatal

All-Time Crashes

260

Population: 3,072
Density / sq. mi.: 13

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Census Tract

Census Tract 9663.02

2025 snapshot + all-time context

21.8 / 1k in 2025

2025 Crashes

2025 Injuries

Crash Statistics for Montrose County

Coverage window: Jan 2, 2023 - Mar 18, 2026

1,829

Total Crashes

Fatalities

566

Injuries

Motor Vehicle Crash

Most Common Type

Crash Totals by Year

Data coverage: Jan 2, 2023 - Mar 18, 2026

Year	Total Crashes	Fatalities	Injuries	Most Common Type
2026	73	0	23	Motor Vehicle Crash
2025	586	4	170	Motor Vehicle Crash
2024	708	11	212	Motor Vehicle Crash
2023	462	3	161	Motor Vehicle Crash

Yearly rows are shown to make trend direction and recency explicit for Montrose County.

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Crashes by Type

Motor Vehicle Crash799 (43.7%)

Rear-End Collision331 (18.1%)

Broadside (T-Bone)266 (14.5%)

Wildlife Collision133 (7.3%)

Sideswipe (Same Direction)105 (5.7%)

Rollover76 (4.2%)

Parked Vehicle Collision58 (3.2%)

Sideswipe (Opposite Direction)19 (1.0%)

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Fatal Car Accidents in Montrose County â€” Statistics & Safety Data

Montrose County has recorded 18 fatal car accidents in the most recent reporting period. Understanding fatality trends helps promote safer driving across the county. Data is sourced from Colorado crash records.

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Top Roads With the Most Car Accidents in Montrose County

Townsend Avenue

US Highway 50

High-Crash Census Tracts in Montrose County

Census Tract 9665.01

Census Tract 9663.02

Crash Statistics for Montrose County

Crash Totals by Year

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Main Street

US Highway 550

San Juan Avenue

Spring Creek Road

S TOWNSEND AVE

State Highway 90

Park Avenue

State Highway 141

Census Tract 9664.02

Census Tract 9666.02

Census Tract 9662.02

Census Tract 9663.01

Census Tract 9666.01

Census Tract 9662.01

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