How many car accidents occur in Pitkin County each year?

Pitkin County experiences approximately 1,720 car accidents annually, including 2 fatal crashes and 293 injury accidents.

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

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

When do most car accidents occur in Pitkin County?

Most car accidents in Pitkin County occur during the evening rush hour (3-7 PM), with approximately 317 crashes during this period.

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

After a car accident in Pitkin 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 Pitkin County?

Weather significantly impacts accident rates in Pitkin County. While most accidents (1,165) 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 Pitkin County, Colorado

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Pitkin County has 1,720 reported crashes, 293 injuries, and 2 fatalities. Review roads with the most car accidents, recent incidents, and multi-year trend shifts below.

Last updated: 2026-03-14

Total Crashes

1,720

Injuries

293

Fatalities

County Crash Rank

#19

Out of 64 counties

Recent Crashes

Mar 14, 2026

Property Damage

CAPITOL CREEK RD

Property Damage collision with no injuries reported in current record.

Mar 13, 2026

Minor Injury

Top Roads With the Most Car Accidents in Pitkin County

State Highway 82

571

crashes

1 fatalities

122 injuries

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Main Street

High-Crash Census Tracts in Pitkin County

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

Census Tract

Census Tract 4.02

2025 snapshot + all-time context

70.2 / 1k in 2025

2025 Crashes

117

2025 Injuries

Serious or Fatal

All-Time Crashes

375

Population: 1,666
Density / sq. mi.: 49

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Census Tract

Census Tract 4.04

2025 snapshot + all-time context

42.5 / 1k in 2025

2025 Crashes

2025 Injuries

Crash Statistics for Pitkin County

Coverage window: Jan 1, 2023 - Mar 14, 2026

1,720

Total Crashes

Fatalities

293

Injuries

Motor Vehicle Crash

Most Common Type

Crash Totals by Year

Data coverage: Jan 1, 2023 - Mar 14, 2026

Year	Total Crashes	Fatalities	Injuries	Most Common Type
2026	66	0	11	Motor Vehicle Crash
2025	498	0	84	Motor Vehicle Crash
2024	597	1	108	Motor Vehicle Crash
2023	560	1	90	Motor Vehicle Crash

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

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Crashes by Type

Motor Vehicle Crash659 (38.3%)

Rear-End Collision343 (19.9%)

Parked Vehicle Collision228 (13.3%)

Wildlife Collision132 (7.7%)

Sideswipe (Same Direction)113 (6.6%)

Broadside (T-Bone)109 (6.3%)

Sideswipe (Opposite Direction)59 (3.4%)

Rollover31 (1.8%)

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

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Car Accidents in Pitkin County, Colorado

Recent Crashes

Top Roads With the Most Car Accidents in Pitkin County

State Highway 82

Main Street

High-Crash Census Tracts in Pitkin County

Census Tract 4.02

Census Tract 4.04

Crash Statistics for Pitkin County

Crash Totals by Year

Crashes by Type

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Brush Creek Road

Owl Creek Road

State Highway 133

HWY 82

Monarch Street

Hopkins Avenue

Mill Street

Cooper Avenue

Census Tract 1.01

Census Tract 1.02

Census Tract 5

Census Tract 4.03

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