How dangerous are the roads in Aspen, Colorado?

Aspen has 919 car accidents on record since 2023. In 2025, the most recent full year on record, 239 crashes were reported. While this may seem high, it's important to consider the city's population and traffic volume when assessing road safety.

What are the most dangerous roads in Aspen?

The most dangerous roads in Aspen are typically major arterials and highways with high traffic volumes. These areas see higher crash rates due to speed differences and frequent lane changes.

How long do I have to file a car accident claim in Aspen, Colorado?

In Colorado, you generally have 3 years from the date of the accident to file a personal injury claim and 2 years for wrongful death claims. However, it's best to consult with an attorney promptly to protect your rights.

Pitkin County, Colorado

Car Accidents in Aspen, Colorado

Name: Aspen Car Accident Data
Creator: CrashStory
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Aspen has 919 reported crashes, 92 injuries, and 1 fatalities. Explore dangerous roads, recent collisions, and trend changes across the city below.

Recent Crashes

Mar 9, 2026

Property Damage

S MILL ST

Property Damage collision with no injuries reported in current record.

Mar 5, 2026

Property Damage

E MAIN ST & MILL ST

Property Damage collision with no injuries reported in current record.

Mar 1, 2026

Property Damage

S. MILL STREET & E. MAIN STREET

Property Damage collision with no injuries reported in current record.

Feb 27, 2026

Property Damage

E HOPKIN AVE

Property Damage collision with no injuries reported in current record.

Feb 24, 2026

Property Damage

HUNTER ST & HYMAN AVE

Property Damage collision with no injuries reported in current record.

Most Dangerous Roads in Aspen

1

State Highway 82

152

crashes

1 fatalities

15 injuries

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2

Main Street

123

crashes

0 fatalities

23 injuries

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3

Monarch Street

34

crashes

0 fatalities

1 injuries

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4

Hopkins Avenue

29

crashes

0 fatalities

2 injuries

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5

Mill Street

28

crashes

0 fatalities

4 injuries

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6

Cooper Avenue

19

crashes

0 fatalities

0 injuries

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7

Galena Street

15

crashes

0 fatalities

1 injuries

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8

Hyman Avenue

15

crashes

0 fatalities

0 injuries

See Hyman Avenue car accident data

9

Spring Street

15

crashes

0 fatalities

2 injuries

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10

Hunter Street

13

crashes

0 fatalities

1 injuries

See Hunter Street car accident data

High-Crash Census Tracts in Aspen

Census tracts show which smaller areas inside Aspen 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

15

Serious or Fatal

0

All-Time Crashes

395

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

93

2025 Injuries

4

Serious or Fatal

2

All-Time Crashes

289

Population: 2,189
Density / sq. mi.: 1,386

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Census Tract

Census Tract 5

2025 snapshot + all-time context

4 / 1k in 2025

2025 Crashes

11

2025 Injuries

0

Serious or Fatal

0

All-Time Crashes

39

Population: 2,738
Density / sq. mi.: 6

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Census Tract

Census Tract 4.03

2025 snapshot + all-time context

3.5 / 1k in 2025

2025 Crashes

10

2025 Injuries

2

Serious or Fatal

0

All-Time Crashes

30

Population: 2,884
Density / sq. mi.: 349

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Census Tract

Census Tract 1.01

2025 snapshot + all-time context

0.2 / 1k in 2025

2025 Crashes

1

2025 Injuries

0

Serious or Fatal

0

All-Time Crashes

5

Population: 4,204
Density / sq. mi.: 42

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Crash Statistics for Aspen

Coverage window: Jan 1, 2023 - Jun 6, 2026

919

Total Crashes

1

Fatalities

92

Injuries

Motor Vehicle Crash

Most Common Type

Crash Totals by Year

Data coverage: Jan 1, 2023 - Jun 6, 2026

Year	Total Crashes	Fatalities	Injuries	Most Common Type
2026	64	0	14	Motor Vehicle Crash
2025	239	0	22	Rear-End Collision
2024	285	1	31	Rear-End Collision
2023	331	0	25	Motor Vehicle Crash

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

Today's Car Accidents in Aspen, Colorado

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Yesterday's Accidents in Aspen

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Major Highways Through Aspen

Explore crash data along the highways and interstates that pass through or near Aspen.

Colorado State Highway 82Aspen to Independence Pass route

Other Types of Accidents in Aspen

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Car Accidents in Aspen, Colorado

Recent Crashes

Most Dangerous Roads in Aspen

State Highway 82

Main Street

Monarch Street

Hopkins Avenue

Mill Street

Cooper Avenue

Galena Street

Hyman Avenue

Spring Street

Hunter Street

High-Crash Census Tracts in Aspen

Census Tract 4.02

Census Tract 4.04

Census Tract 5

Census Tract 4.03

Census Tract 1.01

Crash Statistics for Aspen

Crash Totals by Year

Today's Car Accidents in Aspen, Colorado

Yesterday's Accidents in Aspen

Crashes by Type

Monthly Crash Trends

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Car Accidents in Aspen, Colorado

Recent Crashes

Most Dangerous Roads in Aspen

State Highway 82

Main Street

Monarch Street

Hopkins Avenue

Mill Street

Cooper Avenue

Galena Street

Hyman Avenue

Spring Street

Hunter Street

High-Crash Census Tracts in Aspen

Census Tract 4.02

Census Tract 4.04

Census Tract 5

Census Tract 4.03

Census Tract 1.01

Crash Statistics for Aspen

Crash Totals by Year

Today's Car Accidents in Aspen, Colorado

Yesterday's Accidents in Aspen

Crashes by Type

Monthly Crash Trends

Frequently Asked Questions

Open this page in ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Perplexity, Grok, or Google

Find a Car Accident Lawyer in Aspen — Rated by Client Reviews

Major Highways Through Aspen

Other Types of Accidents in Aspen

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Top-Rated Accident Lawyers in Aspen, Colorado