How dangerous are the roads in Thornton, Colorado?

Thornton experiences approximately 338 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 Thornton?

The most dangerous roads in Thornton 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 Thornton, 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 Thornton, Colorado

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Thornton has 338 reported crashes, 137 injuries, and 2 fatalities. Explore dangerous roads, recent collisions, and trend changes across the city below.

Source: Colorado crash data (CDOT)

Last updated: December 11, 2025

Coverage shown for Thornton, Adams County.

Recent Crashes

Dec 11, 2025

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Property Damage collision with no injuries reported in current record.

Dec 5, 2025

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Most Dangerous Roads in Thornton

I-25

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0 fatalities

34 injuries

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High-Crash Census Tracts in Thornton

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

Census Tract

Census Tract 92.04

2025 snapshot + all-time context

0.1 / 1k in 2025

2025 Crashes

2025 Injuries

Serious or Fatal

All-Time Crashes

Population: 6,716
Density / sq. mi.: 6,896

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Census Tract

Census Tract 612

2025 snapshot + all-time context

0.3 / 1k in 2025

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2025 Injuries

Crash Statistics for Thornton

Coverage window: Jan 10, 2023 - Dec 11, 2025

338

Total Crashes

Fatalities

137

Injuries

Motor Vehicle Crash

Most Common Type

Crash Totals by Year

Data coverage: Jan 10, 2023 - Dec 11, 2025

Year	Total Crashes	Fatalities	Injuries	Most Common Type
2025	2	0	0	Motor Vehicle Crash
2024	10	0	3	Motor Vehicle Crash
2023	326	2	134	Motor Vehicle Crash

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Crashes by Type

Motor Vehicle Crash338 (100.0%)

Monthly Crash Trends

Coverage window: Jan 10, 2023 - Dec 11, 2025

5 crashes

Jan

9 crashes

Feb

1 crashes

Mar

1 crashes

Apr

3 crashes

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Major Highways Through Thornton

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High-Crash Census Tracts in Thornton

Census Tract 92.04

Census Tract 612

Crash Statistics for Thornton

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Today's Car Accidents in Thornton, Colorado

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Census Tract 92.03

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Census Tract 85.55

Census Tract 93.04

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Census Tract 93.07

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