How dangerous are the roads in Silverton, Colorado?

Silverton experiences approximately 5 car accidents annually. 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 Silverton?

The most dangerous roads in Silverton 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 Silverton, 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.

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Car Accidents in Silverton, Colorado

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Silverton has 5 reported crashes, 4 injuries, and 0 fatalities. Explore dangerous roads, recent collisions, and trend changes across the city below.

Source: Colorado crash data (CDOT)

Last updated: September 6, 2025

Coverage shown for Silverton, San Juan County.

Recent Crashes

Sep 6, 2025

Property Damage

Greene Street & 740

Property Damage collision with no injuries reported in current record.

Aug 26, 2025

Minor Injury

Most Dangerous Roads in Silverton

High-Crash Census Tracts in Silverton

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

Census Tract

Census Tract 9726

2025 snapshot + all-time context

5.8 / 1k in 2025

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Population: 690
Density / sq. mi.: 2

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Crash Statistics for Silverton

Coverage window: Jan 29, 2023 - Sep 6, 2025

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Motor Vehicle Crash

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Crash Totals by Year

Data coverage: Jan 29, 2023 - Sep 6, 2025

Year	Total Crashes	Fatalities	Injuries	Most Common Type
2025	4	0	4	Rear-End Collision
2023	1	0	0	Motor Vehicle Crash

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Today's Car Accidents in Silverton, Colorado

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Yesterday's Accidents in Silverton

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Crashes by Type

Motor Vehicle Crash2 (40.0%)

Rear-End Collision1 (20.0%)

Rollover1 (20.0%)

Parked Vehicle Collision1 (20.0%)

Monthly Crash Trends

Coverage window: Jan 29, 2023 - Sep 6, 2025

1 crashes

Jan

1 crashes

Mar

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Major Highways Through Silverton

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US Highway 550 (Million Dollar Highway)Scenic mountain highway through Ouray and Silverton

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