Colorado Springs, Colorado

Drunk Driving Accidents in Colorado Springs, Colorado

Accidents involving impaired drivers under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Learn about dui/dwi accidents in Colorado Springs, common causes, typical injuries, and find specialized accident lawyers who can help with your case.

Crash Statistics for Colorado Springs

1,291

Total Crashes

Fatalities

693

Injuries

Dui Dwi

Most Common Type

Common Causes of Drunk Driving Accidents

1
Alcohol impairment
Alcohol impairment is a leading factor in dui/dwi accidents throughout Colorado Springs.
2
Drug impairment
Drug impairment is a leading factor in dui/dwi accidents throughout Colorado Springs.
3
Poor judgment
Poor judgment is a leading factor in dui/dwi accidents throughout Colorado Springs.
4
Delayed reactions
Delayed reactions is a leading factor in dui/dwi accidents throughout Colorado Springs.

Common Injuries from Drunk Driving Accidents

Severe injuries

Multiple victims

Fatal injuries

Traumatic brain injury

Monthly Crash Trends

149 crashes

Jan

140 crashes

Feb

124 crashes

Mar

114 crashes

Apr

128 crashes

May

107 crashes

Jun

130 crashes

Jul

73 crashes

Aug

89 crashes

Sep

93 crashes

Oct

68 crashes

Nov

76 crashes

Dec

Average: 108 crashes per month

Recent Crashes

Feb 12, 2026

Property Damage

HANCOCK EXPY & AUBURN SKY WAY

Property Damage collision with no injuries reported in current record.

Feb 9, 2026

Property Damage

1300 TAPPAN CIR & E SAN MIGUEL ST

Property Damage collision with no injuries reported in current record.

Feb 8, 2026

Property Damage

MILLER RD & CANYON WREN LN

Property Damage collision with no injuries reported in current record.

Feb 8, 2026

Property Damage

DUBLIN BLVD & VISTA DEL PICO BLVD

Property Damage collision with no injuries reported in current record.

Feb 7, 2026

Property Damage

E PLATTE AVE & IOWA AVE

Property Damage collision with no injuries reported in current record.

Feb 7, 2026

Property Damage

N MURRAY BLVD & PALMER PARK BLVD

Property Damage collision with no injuries reported in current record.

Nov 20, 2025

Possible Injury

Academy Boulevard & Flintridge Drive

2 injuries reported. Possible Injury collision.

2 injuries

Nov 20, 2025

Property Damage

Uintah Street & 19th Street

Property Damage collision with no injuries reported in current record.

Nov 20, 2025

Property Damage

Cheyenne Meadows Road & Bayfield Drive

Property Damage collision with no injuries reported in current record.

Nov 19, 2025

Property Damage

Fillmore Street & Chestnut Street

Property Damage collision with no injuries reported in current record.

Frequently Asked Questions

The most common causes of dui/dwi accidents in Colorado Springs include: Alcohol impairment, Drug impairment, Poor judgment, Delayed reactions. Understanding these factors can help drivers stay alert and prevent accidents.