Colorado Springs, Colorado

Head-On Collisions in Colorado Springs, Colorado

Frontal collisions between two vehicles traveling in opposite directions. Learn about head-on accidents in Colorado Springs, common causes, typical injuries, and find specialized accident lawyers who can help with your case.

Crash Statistics for Colorado Springs

124

Total Crashes

Fatalities

129

Injuries

Head-On Collision

Most Common Type

Common Causes of Head-On Collisions

1
Wrong-way driving
Wrong-way driving is a leading factor in head-on accidents throughout Colorado Springs.
2
Passing on two-lane roads
Passing on two-lane roads is a leading factor in head-on accidents throughout Colorado Springs.
3
Impaired driving
Impaired driving is a leading factor in head-on accidents throughout Colorado Springs.
4
Distraction
Distraction is a leading factor in head-on accidents throughout Colorado Springs.

Common Injuries from Head-On Collisions

Traumatic brain injury

Chest injuries

Facial injuries

Fatal injuries

Monthly Crash Trends

14 crashes

Jan

9 crashes

Feb

14 crashes

Mar

7 crashes

Apr

11 crashes

May

12 crashes

Jun

8 crashes

Jul

9 crashes

Aug

7 crashes

Sep

13 crashes

Oct

12 crashes

Nov

8 crashes

Dec

Average: 10 crashes per month

Recent Crashes

Feb 11, 2026

Property Damage

SPACE CENTER DR & PALMER PARK BLVD

Property Damage collision with no injuries reported in current record.

Feb 10, 2026

Property Damage

W GARDEN OF THE GODS RD & FORREST HILL RD

Property Damage collision with no injuries reported in current record.

Feb 10, 2026

Property Damage

S MURRAY BLVD & E PIKES PEAK AVE

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.

Nov 10, 2025

Possible Injury

Lexington Drive & Bunker Hill Drive

3 injuries reported. Possible Injury collision.

Property Damage collision with no injuries reported in current record.

Nov 6, 2025

Possible Injury

Hancock Expressway & Carmel Drive

1 injury reported. Possible Injury collision.

1 injury

Nov 5, 2025

Property Damage

Chelton Road & Mallard Drive

Property Damage collision with no injuries reported in current record.

Nov 3, 2025

Property Damage

Palmer Park Boulevard & Circle Drive

Property Damage collision with no injuries reported in current record.

Nov 1, 2025

Property Damage

Galley Road & Circle Drive

Property Damage collision with no injuries reported in current record.

Frequently Asked Questions

The most common causes of head-on accidents in Colorado Springs include: Wrong-way driving, Passing on two-lane roads, Impaired driving, Distraction. Understanding these factors can help drivers stay alert and prevent accidents.