How many car accidents occur in Park County each year?

Park County experiences approximately 1,386 car accidents annually, including 16 fatal crashes and 499 injury accidents.

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

The most common type of car accident in Park County is Motor Vehicle Crash collisions, accounting for approximately 659 incidents per year.

When do most car accidents occur in Park County?

Most car accidents in Park County occur during the evening rush hour (3-7 PM), with approximately 262 crashes during this period.

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

After a car accident in Park 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 Park County?

Weather significantly impacts accident rates in Park County. While most accidents (812) 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 Park County, Colorado

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Park County has 1,386 reported crashes, 499 injuries, and 16 fatalities. Review roads with the most car accidents, recent incidents, and multi-year trend shifts below.

Last updated: 2026-03-20

Total Crashes

1,386

Injuries

499

Fatalities

County Crash Rank

#23

Out of 64 counties

Recent Crashes

Mar 20, 2026

Property Damage

HIGHWAY 285

Property Damage collision with no injuries reported in current record.

Mar 16, 2026

Property Damage

Top Roads With the Most Car Accidents in Park County

US Highway 285

585

crashes

2 fatalities

224 injuries

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State Highway 9

High-Crash Census Tracts in Park County

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

Census Tract

Census Tract 4

2025 snapshot + all-time context

107.8 / 1k in 2025

2025 Crashes

147

2025 Injuries

Serious or Fatal

All-Time Crashes

444

Population: 1,364
Density / sq. mi.: 1

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Census Tract

Census Tract 3

2025 snapshot + all-time context

28.4 / 1k in 2025

2025 Crashes

2025 Injuries

Crash Statistics for Park County

Coverage window: Jan 1, 2023 - Mar 20, 2026

1,386

Total Crashes

Fatalities

499

Injuries

Motor Vehicle Crash

Most Common Type

Crash Totals by Year

Data coverage: Jan 1, 2023 - Mar 20, 2026

Year	Total Crashes	Fatalities	Injuries	Most Common Type
2026	47	0	11	Motor Vehicle Crash
2025	446	4	184	Motor Vehicle Crash
2024	503	6	192	Motor Vehicle Crash
2023	390	6	112	Motor Vehicle Crash

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

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Crashes by Type

Motor Vehicle Crash659 (47.5%)

Wildlife Collision232 (16.7%)

Rollover172 (12.4%)

Rear-End Collision102 (7.4%)

Sideswipe (Opposite Direction)71 (5.1%)

Sideswipe (Same Direction)60 (4.3%)

Head-On Collision32 (2.3%)

Broadside (T-Bone)31 (2.2%)

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

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Recent Crashes

Top Roads With the Most Car Accidents in Park County

US Highway 285

State Highway 9

High-Crash Census Tracts in Park County

Census Tract 4

Census Tract 3

Crash Statistics for Park County

Crash Totals by Year

Crashes by Type

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US Highway 24

County Road 43

HWY 285

Shelton Drive

County Road 68

HIGHWAY 285

County Road 15

County Road 14

Census Tract 5

Census Tract 1.02

Census Tract 2

Census Tract 1.01

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